Now playing

Leave Them Go

Chords

4.83 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

This neads to be played with a steady Tick-Tock feel 
[Intro]
D  Dmaj7  G  D  E  Em  D   G   D
[Verse]
In the Dsecret - of your Dmaj7silence - let your Gsadness - be uDnfold
In the EDaylight of your Emreason – leave them Dgo - Gleave them Dgo
None so wDeary – as the Dmaj7traveller – when he’s Gweighed down – in his Dsoul
And you must Ebear it – like a Empilgrim – and leave then Dgo - Gleave them Dgo
[Chorus]
DEverybody F#mknows the pain it Gis to lose Gm  
And Dno-one wants to F#msee or make a Gshow
She’s Dnot that kind of Ewoman ~     Emso leave her Dgo
[Verse]
Leave the Dsailor - to the Dmaj7seaway – leave the sGhepherd - to the Dfold
And leave your loEved one - to her chosEmen ~   and leave then Dgo – Gleave them Dgo
[Chorus]
DEverybody F#mknows the pain it Gis to lose Gm  
And Dno-one wants to F#msee or make a Gshow
She’s Dnot that kind of Ewoman ~     Emso leave her Dgo
[Verse]
Leave the Dsailor - to the Dmaj7seaway – leave the sGhepherd - to the Dfold
And leave your loEved one - to her chosEmen ~   and leave then Dgo – Gleave them Dgo
Gleave then Dgo 
TAB for Picking Tune in the style of Jonathan is also available on UG Site

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Leave Them Go

by Jonathan Kelly

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dmaj7

F#m

This neads to be played with a steady Tick-Tock feel

[Intro]

D Dmaj7 G D E Em D G D

[Verse]

D Dmaj7 G D

In the secret - of your silence - let your sadness - be unfold

E Em D G D

In the Daylight of your reason – leave them go - leave them go

D Dmaj7 G D

None so weary – as the traveller – when he’s weighed down – in his soul

E Em D G D

And you must bear it – like a pilgrim – and leave then go - leave them go

[Chorus]

D F#m G Gm

Everybody knows the pain it is to lose

D F#m G

And no-one wants to see or make a show

D E Em D

She’s not that kind of woman ~ so leave her go

[Verse]

D Dmaj7 G D

Leave the sailor - to the seaway – leave the shepherd - to the fold

E Em D G D

And leave your loved one - to her chosen ~ and leave then go – leave them go

[Chorus]

D F#m G Gm

Everybody knows the pain it is to lose

D F#m G

And no-one wants to see or make a show

D E Em D

She’s not that kind of woman ~ so leave her go

[Verse]

D Dmaj7 G D

Leave the sailor - to the seaway – leave the shepherd - to the fold

E Em D G D

And leave your loved one - to her chosen ~ and leave then go – leave them go

G D

leave then go

TAB for Picking Tune in the style of Jonathan is also available on UG Site

About Leave Them Go Chords by Jonathan Kelly

Learn how to play Leave Them Go by Jonathan Kelly with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Leave Them Go chords”, “Leave Them Go guitar chords”, or “Jonathan Kelly Leave Them Go chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Leave Them Go chords and for experienced players who want accurate Leave Them Go lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Dmaj7, G, E, Em, F#m.

FAQ — Leave Them Go by Jonathan Kelly

How do I play "Leave Them Go" by Jonathan Kelly on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Leave Them Go" by Jonathan Kelly on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Leave Them Go" by Jonathan Kelly free?

Yes. The chords for "Leave Them Go" by Jonathan Kelly are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Leave Them Go" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Leave Them Go" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Leave Them Go"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Leave Them Go" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Leave Them Go" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Leave Them Go" by Jonathan Kelly with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jonathan Kelly below.

What key is "Leave Them Go" in?

The chords for "Leave Them Go" show the original chord names (including D, Dmaj7, G, E, Em, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.