Can't Let Go

by Mariah Carey
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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

Can't Let Go — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Can't Let Go" by Mariah Carey: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Can't Let Go”

What key is "Can't Let Go" by Mariah Carey played in?
Can't Let Go is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Can't Let Go"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Can't Let Go" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Can't Let Go"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Can't Let Go"?
"Can't Let Go" was originally performed by Mariah Carey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Can't Let Go"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, B, Bb, C, C#, C7, Db6, Dbmaj7, +7 more.
What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?
Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Can't Let Go" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Can't Let Go" by Mariah Carey. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Can't Let Go" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Can't Let Go" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.