I can re mem ber when
you’d fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it,
no big ger than a (Asus)min ute.
How it a maz es me
you’re chang in’ with (D)ev ’ry blink.
to Fast er than a (D)flow er blooms, they (G)all up I ask is too (A)please, soon.
So, Let them be
(Gsus2)lit tle,
’cause they’re (Bm)on ly that way for a (Em7)while.
(A)Give ’em hope, give them praise, give them love ev ’ry day.
Let ’em (Em7)cry,
let ’em (D)gig gle,
let ’em (G)sleep in the mid dle.
Oh, but (G)let them be (D)lit tle.
I nev er felt so much
in one lit tle ten der my touch.
I live for those in es,
your prayers ger and your (Asus)wish es.
And now you’re teach in’ me
how on ly a (D)child can see.
to night er while we’re (D)on our knees, they (G)all up I ask is too (A)please, soon.
So, Let them be
(Gsus2)lit tle,
’cause they’re (Bm)on ly that way for a (Em7)while.
(A)Give ’em hope, give them praise, give them love ev ’ry day.
Let ’em (Em7)cry,
let ’em (D)gig gle,
let ’em (G)sleep in the mid dle.
Oh, but (G)let them be (D)lit tle.
(D)lit tle.
So
in no cent,
(F#m7)pre cious (Bm)soul
and turn a round
and it’s (Gm)time to let them (A)go.
(A7)So,
let them be
(Gsus2)lit tle,
’cause they’re (Bm)on ly that way for (E)a while.
Give them (D)hope, give ’em praise, give them love ev ’ry day.
Let ’em (Em7)cry, let ’em gig gle,
let them sleep in the (D)mid dle.
Oh,
but (Bsus)let them be (Bm)lit tle,
(Esus)oh,
(Asus)let them be (CN.C.)lit tle.
Let Them Be Little by Billy Dean
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Let Them Be Little”
- What key is "Let Them Be Little" in?
- "Let Them Be Little" by Billy Dean is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Let Them Be Little" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Let Them Be Little" 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 Them Be Little"?
- This arrangement of "Let Them Be Little" uses 17 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, Bsus4, C, D, E, +9 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Let Them Be Little" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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