The Little Things

by Colbie Caillat
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "The Little Things" by Colbie Caillat 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 G, 80 BPM.

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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.

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