(Bbsus2)No bod y 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 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.
Open Hands by Ingrid Michaelson
2 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Open Hands”
- What key is "Open Hands" in?
- "Open Hands" by Ingrid Michaelson is in the key of C with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Open Hands" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Open Hands" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Open Hands"?
- This arrangement of "Open Hands" uses 9 chords: Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, Csus4, Dm7, Dmin, F, Fpow, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Open Hands" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
- Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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