Let's Hang On

by The Manhattan Transfer
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Lyrics

There ain’t no (B7)good in our good (Em)by in’.

True love (E7)takes a lot of (Am7)try in’.

Oh, I’m (C)cry

(D7)in’.

(G)Let’s hang on

to (G)what we’ve got.

(G)Don’t let go, girl; we’ve (G)got a (D)lot.

Got a (D7)lot of love be (Bm7)tween

(Em7)us.

Hang on, hang on, hang on

to what we’ve got.

You say you’re gon na go and (D)call it quits, gon na (C)chuck it all and break our (D)love to bits.

Break it (Am7)up.

I wish you’d

er

it.

Oh no, we’ll

re gret it.

That lit tle chip of dia mond (D)on your hand ain’t a (C)for tune, ba by, but you (D)know it stands for the (Am7)love, a love to

and

ya;

we just can’t (D)leave be hind us.

(G)Ba by, don’t you (A7)know?

Don’t you (Am7)go, think it o ver and (D)stay ay!

(G)Let’s hang on

to (G)what we’ve got.

(G)Don’t let go, girl; we’ve (G)got a (D)lot.

Got a (D7)lot of love be (Bm7)tween

(Em7)us.

Hang on, hang on, hang on

to what we’ve got.

There is n’t an y thing I (D)would n’t do.

I’d pay (C)an y price to get in (D)good with you.

Patch it (Am7)up.

Give me a

ond

in’.

Don’t cool off

I’m burn in’.

You’ve got me cry in’, dy in’ (D)at your door.

ain’t Don’t (C)shut me out, oo, let me (D)in once more.

O pen (Am7)up, your arms I

to

you,

your heart, oh, (D)girl, I love you (G)Ba by, don’t you (A7)know?

Don’t you (Am7)go, think it o ver and (D)stay ay!

(G)Let’s hang on

to (G)what we’ve got.

(G)Don’t let go, girl; we’ve (G)got a (D)lot.

Got a (D7)lot of love be (Bm7)tween

(Em7)us.

Hang on, hang on, hang on...

(G)Let’s hang on

to (G)what we’ve got.

(G)Don’t let go, girl; we’ve (G)got a (D)lot.

Got a (D7)lot of love be (Bm7)tween

(Em7)us.

Hang on, hang on, hang on...

(G)Let’s hang on

to (C)what we’ve (G)got.

Let's Hang On — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Let's Hang On" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Let's Hang On

Why does "Let's Hang On" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Let's Hang On".
What key is "Let's Hang On" by The Manhattan Transfer played in?
Let's Hang On is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Let's Hang On"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Let's Hang On" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Let's Hang On"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Let's Hang On"?
"Let's Hang On" was originally performed by The Manhattan Transfer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Manhattan Transfer can I play here?
Try "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square", "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square", "Tuxedo Junction". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Let's Hang On"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Let's Hang On".
Can I see all the notes in "Let's Hang On"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 80 BPM.

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