Other arrangements of Let Them Be Little
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Let Them Be Little" by Billy Dean: 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 D, 120 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 Them Be Little”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Let Them Be Little" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Let Them Be Little" by Billy Dean. 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 Them Be Little" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 Them Be Little" 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.