Other arrangements of Let Somebody Go
Pick a learning view.
We (C)had a kind of love, I thought that it would nev er end.
Oh, my (D)lov er, oh, my (C)oth er, oh, my (G)friend.
We (A)talked a round in cir cles and we talked a round, and then
I (D)loved you to the moon and back a gain.
You gave (F)ev ’ry thing
this gold
en glow.
Now, (F)turn off all the stars, ’cause this I (G)know:
that it hurts
like (C)so
to (A)let some bod y go.
(C)All the storms we weath ered, ev ’ry thing that we went through.
Now with (D)out you, what on earth am I to do?
When I (A)called the math ’ma ti cians and I asked them to ex plain,
they said, (D)“Love is on ly e qual to the pain.”
And when (F)ev ’ry thing
was go
ing wrong,
you could (F)turn my sor row in to song.
Oh, it hurts
like (C)so
to (A)let some bod y go,
to (A)let some bod y go.
Oh.
Oh.
know.
Oh.
When you love some bod y,
when you love some bod y
got to let some bod y some bod y (A)know.
So,
when you love some bod y,
when you love some bod y,
then it hurts
like (D)so
to (A)let some bod y go.
It (G)hurts like (G)so
to (A)let some bod y go.
But you’re still (G)with me now, I know.
Oh.
But you’re still (G)with me now, I know.
Let Somebody Go — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Let Somebody Go" by Coldplay: 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 C, 132 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 Somebody Go”
- What key is "Let Somebody Go" by Coldplay played in?
- Let Somebody Go is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Let Somebody Go"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Let Somebody 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 Somebody Go"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Let Somebody Go"?
- "Let Somebody Go" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?
- Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Let Somebody Go" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Let Somebody Go" by Coldplay. 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 Somebody Go" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 Somebody 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.


