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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Let's Hang On" by The Manhattan Transfer 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 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

Can I learn "Let's Hang On" 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's Hang On" with hands-separate practice in G at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Let's Hang On"?
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's Hang On" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Let's Hang On"?
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's Hang On" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.

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