Lyrics
The lit tle things you (D)do to me are tak ing me o ver.
I wan na show ya I ev ’ry thing in side of me, oh, (G)like a nerv ous heart that is cra zy beat ing.
My feet are stuck here a gainst the pave ment.
I’m I wan na break free; feel I wan na make it clos er to your eyes, get your at ten tion be fore you pass me (C)by.
(G)Back up, back up.
Take an oth er chance.
Don’t you (Em)mess up, mess up.
I don’t wan na lose you.
(G)Wake up, wake up.
This ain’t just a thing that you (Em)give up, give up.
Don’t you say that I’d be (G)bet ter off, (D)bet ter off (Em)sleep in’ by my self and (C)won der in’ if I’m bet ter off, (D)bet ter off with (Em)out you, (C)boy.
And ev ’ry time you (D)no tice me by hold in’ me close ly and say in’ sweet things, I don’t be lieve that it could be oh, (G)you speak in’ your mind and say in’ the real thing.
My feet have broke free and I am leav in’.
I’m not gon na stand here feel in’ lone na ly, but I don’t re gret it and I don’t think it was just a waste of (C)time.
(G)Back up, back up.
Take an oth er chance.
Don’t you (Em)mess up, mess up.
I don’t wan na lose you.
(G)Wake up, wake up.
This ain’t just a thing that you (Em)give up, give up.
Don’t you say that I’d be (G)bet ter off, (D)bet ter off (Em)sleep in’ by my self and (C)won der in’ if I’m bet ter off, (D)bet ter off with (Em)out you, (C)boy.
(Em)out you, (C)boy.
Don’t just a (Em)leave
(Bm)me
(G)hang in’ on.
Don’t just a (Em)leave
(Bm)me
(G)hang in’ on.
be fore you pass me (C)by.
Don’t just a (Em)leave
(D)me
(G)hang in’ on.
(G)Back up, back up.
Take an oth er chance.
Don’t you (Em)mess up, mess up.
I don’t wan na lose you.
(G)Wake up, wake up.
This ain’t just a thing that you (Em)give up, give up.
Don’t you say that I’d be (G)bet ter off, (D)bet ter off (Em)sleep in’ by my self and (C)won der in’ if I’m bet ter off, (D)bet ter off with (Em)out you, (C)boy.
Don’t just a (G)leave
(D)me
(Em)hang in’ on.
Don’t just a (G)leave
(D)me
(Em)hang in’ on.
Don’t just a (Em)hang in’ on.
The Little Things by Colbie Caillat
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Little Things”
- What key is "The Little Things" in?
- "The Little Things" by Colbie Caillat is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "The Little Things" 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 "The Little Things" 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.