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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Open Hands" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Open Hands" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Open Hands" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Open Hands"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Open Hands" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Open Hands"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Open Hands" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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