What key is "Let It Go" in?

"Let It Go" by James Bay is in the key of C with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Let It Go" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Let It Go" 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 "Let It Go"?

This arrangement of "Let It Go" uses 8 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dmin, F#m7, Fmaj7, G, G6.

How long does it take to learn "Let It Go" on piano?

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

What other songs by James Bay can I play here?

Try "NEED THE SUN TO BREAK", "Let It Go", "Wild Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

From walk ing home (Fmaj7)and talk ing loads,

to see ing shows (Fmaj7)in eve ning clothes with you.

From nerv ous touch (Fmaj7)and get ting drunk,

to stay ing up (Fmaj7)and wak ing up with you.

But now we’re (C)sleep ing at the self; it’s hold ing some thing we don’t need.

All this de (Am)lu sion in our heads (C)is gon na bring us to our knees.

So, come on, let it (C)go,

just let it (Am)be.

Why don’t you be (Dm11)you

and I’ll be me?

Ev ’ry thing that’s (C)broke,

leave it to the (Am)breeze.

Why don’t you be (Dm11)you

and I’ll be me?

And I’ll be me.

From throw ing clothes (Fmaj7)a cross the floor,

to teeth and claws, (Fmaj7)and slam ming doors at you.

If this is all (Fmaj7)we’re liv ing for,

why are we (C)do ing it, do ing it, (Fmaj7)do ing it an y more?

I used to

Try’n’ to fit your hand in side of mine when we know it just don’t be long.

There’s no force on earth could make it feel right, no.

Whoa.

Try’n’ to push this prob lem up the hill when it’s just too heav y to hold.

I think now’s the time to let it slide.

So, come on, let it (C)go, oh,

just let it (Am)be.

Why don’t you be (Dm11)you

and I’ll be me?

Ev ’ry thing that’s (C)broke,

leave it to the (Am)breeze.

Let the ash es (Dm11)fall;

for get a bout me.

Come on, let it (C)go,

just let it (Am)be.

Why don’t you be (Dm11)you

and I’ll be me?

And I’ll be me.

Let It Go by James Bay

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Let It Go”

What key is "Let It Go" in?: "Let It Go" by James Bay is in the key of C with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Let It Go" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Let It Go" 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 "Let It Go"?: This arrangement of "Let It Go" uses 8 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dmin, F#m7, Fmaj7, G, G6.
How long does it take to learn "Let It Go" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by James Bay can I play here?: Try "NEED THE SUN TO BREAK", "Let It Go", "Wild Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.