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Let Her Go Chords

Passenger Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Let Her Go Chords – Guitar

Passenger’s biggest hit features a beautiful fingerpicking intro and a memorable four-chord progression. The song’s reflective lyrics about loss make it emotionally resonant.

Folk Fingerpicking/Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Learn the iconic fingerpicking intro first. The pattern follows C-G-Am-F with alternating bass notes. Once comfortable, you can strum the chords for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

C G

Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low

Am F

Only hate the road when you’re missin’ home

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Chorus

Am F C G

Staring at the bottom of your glass hoping one day you will

Am F C G

Make a dream last but dreams come slow and they go so fast

Am F C G

You see her when you close your eyes, maybe one day you’ll

Am F C G

Understand why everything you touch surely dies

Verse 2

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let Her Go"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Let Her Go" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let Her Go" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Let Her Go"?

It was written by Michael David Rosenberg, and released in 2012.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Let Her Go Chords – Ukulele

Passenger’s biggest hit features a beautiful fingerpicking intro and a memorable four-chord progression. The song’s reflective lyrics about loss make it emotionally resonant.

Folk Fingerpicking/Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Learn the iconic fingerpicking intro first. The pattern follows C-G-Am-F with alternating bass notes. Once comfortable, you can strum the chords for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

C G

Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low

Am F

Only hate the road when you’re missin’ home

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Chorus

Am F C G

Staring at the bottom of your glass hoping one day you will

Am F C G

Make a dream last but dreams come slow and they go so fast

Am F C G

You see her when you close your eyes, maybe one day you’ll

Am F C G

Understand why everything you touch surely dies

Verse 2

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let Her Go"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Let Her Go" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let Her Go" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Let Her Go"?

It was written by Michael David Rosenberg, and released in 2012.

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Gtap to play

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Let Her Go Chords – Piano

Passenger’s biggest hit features a beautiful fingerpicking intro and a memorable four-chord progression. The song’s reflective lyrics about loss make it emotionally resonant.

Folk Fingerpicking/Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Learn the iconic fingerpicking intro first. The pattern follows C-G-Am-F with alternating bass notes. Once comfortable, you can strum the chords for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

C G

Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low

Am F

Only hate the road when you’re missin’ home

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Chorus

Am F C G

Staring at the bottom of your glass hoping one day you will

Am F C G

Make a dream last but dreams come slow and they go so fast

Am F C G

You see her when you close your eyes, maybe one day you’ll

Am F C G

Understand why everything you touch surely dies

Verse 2

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let Her Go"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Let Her Go" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let Her Go" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Let Her Go"?

It was written by Michael David Rosenberg, and released in 2012.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Let Her Go Chords – Banjo

Passenger’s biggest hit features a beautiful fingerpicking intro and a memorable four-chord progression. The song’s reflective lyrics about loss make it emotionally resonant.

Folk Fingerpicking/Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Learn the iconic fingerpicking intro first. The pattern follows C-G-Am-F with alternating bass notes. Once comfortable, you can strum the chords for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

C G

Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low

Am F

Only hate the road when you’re missin’ home

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Chorus

Am F C G

Staring at the bottom of your glass hoping one day you will

Am F C G

Make a dream last but dreams come slow and they go so fast

Am F C G

You see her when you close your eyes, maybe one day you’ll

Am F C G

Understand why everything you touch surely dies

Verse 2

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let Her Go"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Let Her Go" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let Her Go" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Let Her Go"?

It was written by Michael David Rosenberg, and released in 2012.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Let Her Go Chords – Mandolin

Passenger’s biggest hit features a beautiful fingerpicking intro and a memorable four-chord progression. The song’s reflective lyrics about loss make it emotionally resonant.

Folk Fingerpicking/Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Learn the iconic fingerpicking intro first. The pattern follows C-G-Am-F with alternating bass notes. Once comfortable, you can strum the chords for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

C G

Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low

Am F

Only hate the road when you’re missin’ home

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Chorus

Am F C G

Staring at the bottom of your glass hoping one day you will

Am F C G

Make a dream last but dreams come slow and they go so fast

Am F C G

You see her when you close your eyes, maybe one day you’ll

Am F C G

Understand why everything you touch surely dies

Verse 2

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let Her Go"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Let Her Go" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let Her Go" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Let Her Go"?

It was written by Michael David Rosenberg, and released in 2012.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Let Her Go Chords – Harmonica

Passenger’s biggest hit features a beautiful fingerpicking intro and a memorable four-chord progression. The song’s reflective lyrics about loss make it emotionally resonant.

Folk Fingerpicking/Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Learn the iconic fingerpicking intro first. The pattern follows C-G-Am-F with alternating bass notes. Once comfortable, you can strum the chords for the chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

C G

Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low

Am F

Only hate the road when you’re missin’ home

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Chorus

Am F C G

Staring at the bottom of your glass hoping one day you will

Am F C G

Make a dream last but dreams come slow and they go so fast

Am F C G

You see her when you close your eyes, maybe one day you’ll

Am F C G

Understand why everything you touch surely dies

Verse 2

C G

Well you only need the light when it’s burning low

Am F

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow

C G

Only know you love her when you let her go

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let Her Go"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Let Her Go" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let Her Go" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Let Her Go"?

It was written by Michael David Rosenberg, and released in 2012.