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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Let Her Go" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Let Her Go"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Let Her Go". Key of E, 140 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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