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Set me free, why (Em)don’t you, ba by?
Get out my life, why (F)don’t you, (Am)ba by?
’Cause you don’t real ly (Em)love me.
You just (Em7)keep me hang in’ on.
You don’t real ly (Em)need me, but you (Em7)keep me hang in’ on.
Why do you keep a com in’ a round
(F)play ing with my (C)heart?
Why don’t you get out of my life
and let me make a new (C)start?
Let me get o ver you the (E)way you’ve got ten o ver me.
You say al though we broke up you (F)still wan na be just (C)friends.
But how can we still be friends when (F)see ing you on ly breaks my (A)heart a gain?
Set me free, why (Em)don’t you ba by?
Get out my life, why (F)don’t you ba by?
Set me free, why (Em)don’t you ba by?
Get out my life, why (F)don’t you ba by?
You claim you still care a bout me but your (F)heart and soul needs to be free.
Now that you’ve got your free dom you (F)wan na still hold on to (C)me.
You don’t want me for your self so (E)let me find some bod y else.
Why don’t you be a (Em)man a bout it and set me free?
Now you don’t care a (Em)thing a bout me.
You’re just us ing me.
(Am)Boy, get out, get out of my life
and let me sleep at night.
’Cause you don’t real ly (Em)love me, you just (Em7)keep me hang in’ on.
’Cause you don’t real ly (Am)need me, so let me be,
set me (Am)free.
You Keep Me Hangin' On — Simple Sheet Music
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"You Keep Me Hangin' On" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 108 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “You Keep Me Hangin' On”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Keep Me Hangin' On"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "You Keep Me Hangin' On" by The Supremes played in?
- You Keep Me Hangin' On is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Keep Me Hangin' On"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Keep Me Hangin' On" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "You Keep Me Hangin' On"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You Keep Me Hangin' On"?
- "You Keep Me Hangin' On" was originally performed by The Supremes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Supremes can I play here?
- Try "LOVE CHILD", "THE HAPPENING", "YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "You Keep Me Hangin' On". Key of A, 108 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


