James Bay - Let It Go Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Em7 chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [C] [Em7] [D] [G] [C] [Em7] [D]
[G]From walking home, [C]and talking loads [Em7] [D]
[G]Seeing shows [C]in evening, clothes with you [Em7] [D]
[G]From nervous [C]touch and getting drunk [Em7] [D]
[G]To staying [C]up and waking, up with you [Em7] [D]
[verse 2]
And now we’re [Em]slipping at the edge, [D]holding something we don’t [Em]need [C]
Oh, this [Em]delusion in our heads, [D]is gonna bring us to our [Em]knees
[chorus]
So, come on let it [C] [G]go, just let it [Em7]be, [D]why don’t you be [Am]you [G]
And I’ll be [D]me, everything’s that’s [C]broke, [G]leave it to the [Em7] [D]breeze
Why don’t you be [Am] [G]you, and I’ll be [D]me, and I’ll be [G]me
[verse 3]
[G] [C] [Em7] [D] [G] [C] [Em7] [D]
[G]From throwing [C]clothes across the floor [Em7] [D]
[G]To teeth and claws [C]and slamming doors at you [Em7] [D]
[G]If this is all [C]we’re living for [Em7] [D]
Why are we [G]doing it, doing it, [C]doing it anymore [Em7] [D]
[verse 4]
I used to [Em]recognize myself, [D]it’s funny how reflections [Em]change [C]
And we’re [Em]becoming something [D]else, I think it’s time to walk [Em]away
[chorus]
So, come on let it [C] [G]go, just let it [Em7]be, [D]why don’t you be [Am]you [G]
And I’ll be [D]me, everything’s that’s [C]broke, [G]leave it to the [Em7] [D]breeze
Why don’t you be [Am] [G]you, and I’ll be [D]me, and I’ll be [G]me
[verse 5]
[G] [C] [Em7] [D] [G] [C] [Em7] [D]
[Am]Trying to fit your hand inside of [G]mine, when we know it just don’t belong
[D]There’s no force on earth, could make me feel [Em]right, no, whoa
[Am]Trying to push this problem up the [G]hill, when it’s just too heavy to hold
[D]Think now’s the time to let it [Em]slide
[Closing]
So come on let it [C] [G]go, just let it [Em] [D]be, why don’t you be [C] [G]you
And I’ll be [D]me, everything’s that’s [C] [G]broke, leave it to the [Em7] [D]breeze
Let the ashes [C] [G]fall, forget about [D]me, so come on let it [C] [G]go
Just let it [Em7]be, [D]why don’t you be [C] [G]you, and I’ll be [D]me, and I’ll be [G]me
[outro]
[G] [C] [Em7] [D] [G] [C] [Em7] [D] [G]
How to play Let It Go on Guitar (Step-by-step)
James Bay - Let It Go on guitar requires 6 chords and 12 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Let It Go uses these transitions most often: Em7 → D (22), C → Em7 (16), and D → G (16). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - C chord transition.
1. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. C → Em7 chord transition
To move from C to Em7;
- While playing C, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
3. Em7 → D chord transition
To move from Em7 to D;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on B string fret 3.
4. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
5. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
6. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
7. G → Em7 chord transition
To move from G to Em7;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
8. D → Am chord transition
To move from D to Am;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
9. Am → G chord transition
To move from Am to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
10. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
11. Em → Am chord transition
To move from Em to Am;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
12. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
Let It Go chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Let It Go.
- Let It Go includes 135 chord transitions, 12 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.04% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Let It Go contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Let It Go connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%
- D → Em: 17%