Piano chords · Old-time stride
How to play Let Yourself Go on piano
- G major
- 4/4
- 160 BPM
- 1936
- Easy
Play the full song with sheet music
Learn Let Yourself Go in 5 steps
The chords first, then one hand at a time. Each step plays in the player above.
- 1
Chords: D7 – D7 – D7 – G7
How it goes
Let Yourself Go sits in G major: G is home, where the song ends. It goes round 4 chords: D7 is D, F#, A and C; G7 is G, B, D and F. Play each one as a block with your right hand until the changes feel easy.
D7V7D7V7D7V7G7I7- D7D · F# · A · C
- G7G · B · D · F
- 2
Left hand: Stride jumps
How it goes
Deep bass, then a chord in the middle: the left hand leaps. Musicians call it stride (stride & boom-chick), an easy pattern heard in 961 songs of the library.
- 3
Right hand: Sprint-and-stop chords
How it goes
Four quick chords in the first half, then a calm, empty second half. It moves with the chords, so it fits every bar of the loop.
- 4
Both hands at 160 BPM
How it goes
Put the two hands together over the loop. Start at half speed with the player's speed control, and bring it up once every change is easy.
- 5
Ending: C – D – G
How it goes
The last chords are IV – V – I, then one chord rolled from the bottom up, left to ring.
CDG- CC · E · G
- DD · F# · A
- GG · B · D
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Questions about Let Yourself Go
What chords are in Let Yourself Go?
The loop is D7 – D7 – D7 – G7 (V7 – I7 – V7 – I7) in G major, and the song ends on C – D – G.
What key is Let Yourself Go in?
G major, at about 160 beats a minute in 4/4.
What does the left hand play in Let Yourself Go?
Stride jumps: stride, an easy pattern. It follows the chords, so the same shape works for every bar.
Is Let Yourself Go easy to play on piano?
Yes. Both hands play easy patterns over 4 chords. Learn the chords first, then add one hand at a time.
Can I hear the real melody of Let Yourself Go?
Yes: "The part you know" plays the main tune of the song from a score, with both hands.
Made from 2 arrangements of this song: the left and right hands are the patterns these scores repeat most.