Can a complete beginner play "Can't Let Go"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Can't Let Go" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Can't Let Go"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Can't Let Go" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Can't Let Go — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Can't Let Go" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

There you are you don’t e ven (C)hold ing her hand. You just I am lost, (Bb)dy ing to un (C)der stand. And Did n’t I (C)cher ish you right? I Don’t you know (Bb)you were my life? (CN.C.)E ven though I (Dbmaj9)try, I (Eb)can’t let go. Some thing in your (Dbmaj9)eyes cap (Eb)tured my soul. And ev ’ry night I (Dbmaj9)see you (Eb)in my dreams. You’re all I (Dbmaj9)know, I (Eb)can’t let go. Just cast a side, you don’t e ven (C)know I’m a live. You just walk on by, (Bb)don’t care to see (C)me cry. And here I am (C)still hold ing on. I can’t ac cept (Bb)my world is gone. (CN.C.)E ven though I (Dbmaj9)try, I (Eb)can’t let go. Some thing in your (Dbmaj9)eyes cap (Eb)tured my soul. And ev ’ry night I (Dbmaj9)see you (Eb)in my dreams. You’re all I (Dbmaj9)know, I (Eb)can’t let go. Just Do you e ven (C)re al ize the sor row I have in side ev ’ry day of my (C7sus)life? Do you know (C)the way it feels when all you have just dies? I try and try to de (C7sus)ny that I need you but still you re main on my (C7)mind. (CN.C.)E ven though I try I can’t let go. Some thing in your eyes cap tured my soul. Ev ’ry night I see you in my dreams. You’re all I (Dmaj9)know I (E)can’t let go. (CN.C.)E ven though I try I can’t let go. Some thing in your eyes cap tured my soul. Ev ’ry night I see you in my dreams. You’re all I (Dmaj9)know I (E)can’t let go. (CN.C.)E ven though I

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Bb
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Mariah Carey

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How to Play "Can't Let Go" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.