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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Open Hands" by Ingrid Michaelson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Open Hands" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Open Hands" with hands-separate practice in C at 138 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Open Hands"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Open Hands" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Open Hands"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Open Hands" is in the key of C at 138 BPM.
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