Can't Let Go

by Lucinda Williams
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Can't Let Go" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Can't Let Go" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Can't Let Go" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
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.

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