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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Little Things" by Colbie Caillat: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 80 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 “The Little Things”
- What key is "The Little Things" by Colbie Caillat played in?
- The Little Things is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Little Things"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Little Things" 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 "The Little Things"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Little Things"?
- "The Little Things" was originally performed by Colbie Caillat. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Little Things"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bm, C, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Colbie Caillat can I play here?
- Try "BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN", "Capri", "Oxygen". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Little Things" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Little Things" by Colbie Caillat. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Little Things" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Little Things" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.