What key is "Leave Out All The Rest" in?

"Leave Out All The Rest" by Linkin Park is in the key of A with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Leave Out All The Rest" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Leave Out All The Rest" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Leave Out All The Rest"?

This arrangement of "Leave Out All The Rest" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dmin, F, Fmaj7.

How long does it take to learn "Leave Out All The Rest" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Linkin Park can I play here?

Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I dreamed I was (Am)miss ing,

you were so (C)scared

but no one would (Fmaj7)lis ten

’cause no one else (Dm)cared.

I’m Af ter my (Am)dream ing,

I woke with this (C)fear;

I’ve what am I (Fmaj7)leav ing

but when I’m done (Dm)here?

So if you’re (Fmaj7)ask ing me, I want you to know:

When my (Am)time comes, for get the wrong that I’ve done, help me leave be hind some rea sons to be missed.

And don’t re (Am)sent me, and when you’re feel ing emp ty keep me in your mem ’ry, leave out all the rest,

leave out all the rest.

Don’t be a (C)fraid,

I’ve tak en my (Fmaj7)beat ing,

I’ve shed but I’m (Dm)me.

I’m strong on the (Am)sur face,

not all the way (C)through.

I’ve nev er been (Fmaj7)per fect,

but nei ther have (Dm)you.

So if you’re (Fmaj7)ask ing me, I want you to know:

When my (Am)time comes, for get the wrong that I’ve done, help me leave be hind some rea sons to be missed.

And don’t re (Am)sent me, and when you’re feel ing emp ty keep me in your mem ’ry, leave out all the rest,

leave out all the rest.

Don’t be a

For get ting all the (Dm11)hurt in side, you’ve learned to hide so well.

Pre tend ing some one (C)else can come and save me from my self.

I can’t be who you (Dm11)are.

When my

For get ting all the (C)hurt in side, you’ve learned to hide so well.

Pre tend ing some one (Dm11)else can come and save me from my self.

I can’t be who you (C)are,

I can’t be who you (Dm)are.

Leave Out All The Rest by Linkin Park

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 80 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Leave Out All The Rest”

What key is "Leave Out All The Rest" in?: "Leave Out All The Rest" by Linkin Park is in the key of A with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Leave Out All The Rest" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Leave Out All The Rest" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Leave Out All The Rest"?: This arrangement of "Leave Out All The Rest" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dmin, F, Fmaj7.
How long does it take to learn "Leave Out All The Rest" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Linkin Park can I play here?: Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.