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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Can't Let Go" by Lucinda Williams: 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 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Can't Let Go" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Can't Let Go" by Lucinda Williams. 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 G, 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.