Let It Go
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Am Em
I'm on the inside everybody knows what you will say.
G
Leaves on the ground, already came.
C
Leaves on the ground, already came.
Am Em
We were an island, you were the one who broke away.
G
I was a mess before you came.
C
I was a mess before you came.
Am - Em - G - C
Am Em
We started something, tried to make a fire without a flame.
G
Why it wasn't right I couldn't say.
C
Why it wasn't right I couldn't say.
Am
There's a light in the sky and it's coming up high
Em G
And why did I ever go - the longest night I've ever known
C
The longest night I've ever known.
D Em C
Only when the moon is high enough.
D Em C
Only when the stars are lining up.
C Em
Let it go - now is not the answer
G C
How can anybody else have known
Em
Let it Go - now is not the answer
G C
Call me when you see the sun lie low
Am Em
You were the ocean - I was drawn into you.
G C
But you can't always get where you are going to
Am Em
Where are we going ... where are we going.
G C
There are mountains to climb so let me carry you.
D Em C
Only when the moon is high enough.
D Em C
Only when the stars are lining up.
C Em
Let it go - now is not the answer
G C
How can anybody else have known
Em
Let it Go - now is not the answer
G A
Call me when you see the sun lie low
How to play Let It Go
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.