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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Let Them Be Little" by Billy Dean in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Let Them Be Little" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Let Them Be Little" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Let Them Be Little"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Let Them Be Little" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Let Them Be Little"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Let Them Be Little" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.

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