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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Open Hands" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Open Hands" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Open Hands" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Open Hands" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Open Hands" is in the key of C at 138 BPM.
- What chords are in "Open Hands"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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