Learn "OPEN HANDS" by Ingrid Michaelson on Piano

Master "OPEN HANDS" by Ingrid Michaelson with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 138 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

(Bbsus2)No bod y wants wants to be the (C)on ly one ’em that’s left (F5)stand ing. but (Bbsus2)No bod y wants to be the (C)on ly one to un der stand. And now I’m see ing the way that you’re leav ing with out (Bbsus2)me. Now go and drift a way. The tide can hold you out. Go qui et now. Go sound, go safe. (Bbsus2)O pen hands are hard to (Csus)hold on (C)to an y way, an y way. (Bbsus2)Ev ’ry bod y wants to the one (C)on to make ’em live for (F5)ev er, but (Bbsus2)no bod y wants to be the (C)on ly one that’s feel ing safe. And now I’m see ing the way that you’re leav ing with out (Bbsus2)me. Now go and drift a way. The tide can hold you out. Go qui et now. Go sound, go safe. (Bbsus2)O pen hands are hard to (Csus)hold on (C)to an y way, an y way. an y way, an y way, an y way. Now go (Csus)hold on (C)to an y way. (F)O pen hands are hard to (Csus)hold on (C)to an y way. (Bbmaj9)O pen hands are hard to (Csus)hold on (C)to an y way, an y way, an y way, an y way.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
138 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Open Hands" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.