Can't Let Go

by Lucinda Williams
Loading song
Fetching song
1
Play in Kid Mode

Other arrangements of Can't Let Go

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

(G7)Told me, ba by, and it one more time;

don’t make me sit all a lone and cry.

Well, it’s o ver.

I know it but I can’t let (G7)go.

I’m like a fish don’t out of wa ter, a cat in a tree.

You don’t e ven wan na how I talk n’t to me.

Well, it’s o ver.

I know it but I can’t let (G7)go.

He won’t (G7)take me back when I come a round.

Says he’s sor ry, then he puts me out.

I got a (C7)big chain

a round my neck and I’m (G7)bro ken down

like a train wreck.

Well, it’s o ver.

I know it but I can’t let (G7)go.

See, (G7)I got a dle like you burns so bright

in my win left dow it ev ’ry night.

Well, it’s o ver.

I know it but I can’t let (G7)go.

I’m like a You don’t like to see me a stand in’ a round.

Feel like I been shot and how I did n’t fall down.

Well, it’s o ver.

I know it but I can’t let (G7)go.

He won’t (G7)take me back when I come a round.

Says he’s sor ry, then he puts me out.

I got a (C7)big chain

a round my neck and I’m (G7)bro ken down

like a train wreck.

Well, it’s o ver.

I know it but I can’t let (G7)go.

See,

It’s o ver.

I know it but I can’t let (G7)go.

It’s o ver.

I know it but I can’t let (G7)go.

It’s o (G7)go.

Can't Let Go — Visual Piano Sheet Music

1 person has learned this song

"Can't Let Go" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Can't Let Go

Why does "Can't Let Go" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Can't Let Go".
What key is "Can't Let Go" by Lucinda Williams played in?
Can't Let Go is arranged in the key of G 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 100 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 Lucinda Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Can't Let Go"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C7, D7, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Is this real sheet music for "Can't Let Go"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Can't Let Go".
Can I see all the notes in "Can't Let Go"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

More songs you might like