Leave Out All The Rest

by Linkin Park
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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:

what am I (Fmaj7)leav ing

when I’m done (Dm)here?

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

When my (Am7)time comes, for get the wrong that I’ve done, help me leave be hind some rea sons to be (Dm11)missed.

And don’t re (Am7)sent me, and when you’re feel ing emp ty keep me in your mem ’ry leave out all the rest,

(G)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 er been (Fmaj7)per fect,

but ther have (Dm)you.

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

When my (Am7)time comes, for get the wrong that I’ve done, help me leave be hind some rea sons to be (Dm11)missed.

And don’t re (Am7)sent me, and when you’re feel ing emp ty keep me in your mem ’ry leave out all the rest,

(G)leave out all the rest.

Don’t be a

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

Pre tend ing some one (C)else can come and save me from my (F)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 (Fmaj7)well.

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

I can’t be who you (C)are,

I can’t be who you (Dm)are.

Leave Out All The Rest — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Leave Out All The Rest" by Linkin Park: 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 A, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Leave Out All The Rest”

What key is "Leave Out All The Rest" by Linkin Park played in?
Leave Out All The Rest is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Leave Out All The Rest"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Leave Out All The Rest" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Leave Out All The Rest"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Leave Out All The Rest"?
"Leave Out All The Rest" was originally performed by Linkin Park. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Linkin Park can I play here?
Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Leave Out All The Rest" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Leave Out All The Rest" by Linkin Park. 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 "Leave Out All The Rest" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Leave Out All The Rest" 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.