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Well, you (D)on ly need the (C)light when it’s burn in’ low.
On ly miss the (D)sun when it starts to snow.
On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.
On ly know you’ve been (C)high when you’re feel in’ low.
On ly hate the (D)road when you’re miss in’ home.
On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.
And you let her go.
(Em)Star ing at the bot tom of your (C)glass hop ing one day you’ll make a dream (Bm)last.
But dreams come slow and they go so fast.
Well, You (Em)see her when you close your eyes.
and nev er to touch and you’ll un der stand (Bm)why ’Cause you ev ’ry thing you (Em)touch sure you ly dies.
deep.
(Dsus)But you on (D)ly need the (C)light when it’s burn in low.
On ly miss the (D)sun when it starts to snow.
On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.
(Dsus)On ly know you’ve been (C)high when you’re feel in’ low.
On ly hate the (D)road when you’re miss in’ home.
On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.
(Em)Star ing at the ceil ing in the (C)dark, same old emp ty feel ing in your (Bm)heart.
’Cause love comes slow and it goes so fast.
Well, you (Em)see her when you fall a sleep and nev er to touch and you’ll nev er to (Bm)keep.
’Cause you loved her too you (Em)much and you dived too deep.
(Dsus)Well, you on (D)ly need the (C)light when it’s burn in low.
On ly miss the (D)sun when it starts to snow.
On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.
(Dsus)On ly know you’ve been (C)high when you’re feel in’ low.
On ly hate the (D)road when you’re miss in’ home.
On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.
(Dsus)And you let (D)her go,
oh,
oh no.
(Dsus)And you let (D)her go,
oh,
oh no.
(Dsus)Will you let (D)her go?
(Dsus)’Cause you on (D)ly need the (Dsus)’Cause you on (D)ly need the (C)light when it’s burn in’ low.
On ly miss the (D)sun when it starts to snow.
On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.
On ly know you’ve been (CN.C.)high when you’re feel in’ low.
On ly hate the road when you’re miss in’ home.
On ly know you love her when you let her go.
And you let her go.
Let Her Go — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Let Her 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 E, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Let Her Go”
- Can I play "Let Her 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 "Let Her Go" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Let Her Go" by Passenger played in?
- Let Her Go is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Let Her Go"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Let Her Go" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Let Her Go"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Let Her Go"?
- "Let Her Go" was originally performed by Passenger. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Let Her Go"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, Dsus4, Em, G.
- What other songs by Passenger can I play here?
- Try "27", "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Let Her 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. "Let Her Go" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Let Her 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 "Let Her Go" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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