Held

by Natalie Grant

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Two months is

too lit tle.

They let him go; they had no

sud den heal (Bb)ing.

To think that Prov i dence would

take a child from his (Cm)moth er while she (Ab)prays

is ap (Bb)pall ing.

Who told us we’d be res cued?

What has changed, and why should we be (Ab)saved

from (Bb)night mares?

We’re ask ing why this hap pens

to us (Cm)who have died to (Ab)live.

It’s (Bb)un fair.

This is what it (Eb)means

to be (Gm7)held,

how it (Ab)feels

when the (Bb7sus)sa cred is (Eb)torn from your life

and you sur vive.

(Ab)This is what it (Eb)is

to be (Gm7)loved

and to (Ab)know

that the (Bb7sus)prom ise was, when (Eb)ev ’ry thing (Cm7)fell,

we’d (Gm7)be held.

This hand is bit ter ness;

we want to taste it, let the hat red numb

our (Bb)sor row.

The wise hand o pens slow ly

to lil ies (Cm)of the val ley (Ab)and

to (Bb)mor row.

This is what it

If hope is (Bb)born of

suf fer ing,

if this is (Bb)on ly the be gin ning,

can we not (Dm)wait

for one hour, watch ing (F)for our Sav (Bb)ior?

(CN.C.)This is what it (Gb)means

to be (Bbm7)held,

how it (Cb)feels

when the (Db)sa cred is (Gb)torn from your life

and you sur vive.

(Cb)This is what it (Gb)is

to be (Bbm7)loved

and to (Cb)know

that the (Db)prom ise was, when (Gb)ev ’ry thing (Ebm7)fell,

we’d (Bbm7)be held.

(Cb)This is what it (Gb)means

to be (Bbm7)held,

how it (Cb)feels

when the (Db)sa cred is (Gb)torn from your life

and you sur vive.

(Cb)This is what it (Gb)is

to be (Bbm7)loved

and to (Cb)know

that the (Db)prom ise was, when (Gb)ev ’ry thing (Ebm7)fell,

we’d (Bbm7)be held.

(Cb)This is what it (Bbm7)be held.

(Dbsus)This is what it (Gb)means

to be (Bbm7)held.

Held by Natalie Grant — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Held by Natalie Grant in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 99 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Held" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Held"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Held" use?
Just 20 chords: A, Ab, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbm7, C, Cb, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Natalie Grant songs work for kids?
Try "THE REAL ME", "YOUR GREAT NAME", "THE GREATNESS OF OUR GOD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.