Let Them Be Little

by Billy Dean
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Let Them Be Little" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Let Them Be Little

Can I play "Let Them Be Little" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Let Them Be Little" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Let Them Be Little" by Billy Dean played in?
Let Them Be Little is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Let Them Be Little"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Let Them Be Little" 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 Them Be Little"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Let Them Be Little"?
"Let Them Be Little" was originally performed by Billy Dean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Let Them Be Little"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, Bsus4, C, D, E, +9 more.
Can a complete beginner play "Let Them Be Little"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Let Them Be Little" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Let Them Be Little"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Let Them Be Little" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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