Let Her Go
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Intro
G D Em G D Em
[Verso 1]
G D Em
It's just like trying to hold the breeze
G D Em
Sturdy as a fallen tree
G D Em
Like the water splits the mountain slow
G D Em
You have to know when to let her go
[Verso 2]
G D Em
Forever's such a funny thing
G D Em
Time will make a diamond ring
G D Em
But love's more like a field of snow
G D Em
You have to know when to let her go
[Refrão]
C G
And I know it'll hurt for a while
C
And there's no way to change it
G Em
When she's made up her mind
G D Em
You have to know when to let her go
[Verso 3]
G D Em
It might be the bags packed by the door
G D Em
Or all the words she's heard before
G D Em
It might hit you in the heart when she's already down the road
G D Em
You have to know when to let her go
[Refrão]
C G
And I know it'll hurt for a while
C
And there's no way to change it
G Em D
When she's made up her mind
G D Em
You have to know when to let her go
G D Em
You have to know when to let her go
G D Em
You have to know when to let her go
G D Em
You have to know when to let her go
How to play Let Her Go
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.