Other arrangements of Open Hands
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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Open Hands" 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 C, 138 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Open Hands”
- Why does "Open Hands" 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 "Open Hands".
- What key is "Open Hands" by Ingrid Michaelson played in?
- Open Hands is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Open Hands"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Open Hands" 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 "Open Hands"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Open Hands"?
- "Open Hands" was originally performed by Ingrid Michaelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Open Hands"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, Csus4, Dm7, Dmin, F, Fpow, +1 more.
- What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
- Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Open Hands"?
- 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 "Open Hands".
- Can I see all the notes in "Open Hands"?
- 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 C at 138 BPM.
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