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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Let Her Go" by Passenger: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Let Her Go" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Let Her Go" by Passenger. 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 "Let Her Go" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Let Her 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.