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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Let Them Be Little" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Let Them Be Little" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Let Them Be Little" is in D.
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.
Does "Let Them Be Little" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Let Them Be Little" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Let Them Be Little"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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