Let Her Go Chords
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Chords in this song
Chords for Let Her Go by Passenger. The checked core chords are Em, C, G, D, usually played with a capo on fret 7. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Let Her Go
G is the sounding key listed for this recording. With a capo on fret 7, play Am, F, C, G shapes, which sound as Em, C, G, D.
Difficulty: Beginner — all 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords.
Exact match. Capo 7 with C-position shapes.
Chords you need
With a capo on fret 7, finger these as Am, F, C, G.
Chord progression through the song
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Frequently asked
What key is Let Her Go in?
Let Her Go by Passenger is in the key of G, at around 75 BPM. With a capo on fret 7, you play Am, F, C, G shapes, which sound in G.
What chords do I need for Let Her Go?
The checked core chords are Em, C, G, D, which most players finger as Am, F, C, G with a capo on fret 7.
Is Let Her Go good for beginners?
Beginner. All 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords. The capo turns the chords into Am, F, C, G shapes.
What capo do you use for Let Her Go?
Fret 7. With the capo there you play Am, F, C, G shapes, and the song sounds in its original key of G.