Is "Hold Me Now" 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 "Hold Me Now"?

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 "Hold Me Now" use?

Just 7 chords: Am, C, C6, Csus2, D, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.

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Hold Me Now

· by Jennifer Knapp

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Lyrics

From (G)glass al a bas ter, she poured out first the depths of her soul.

Oh, whoa, foot my of Christ, would you wait if her har lot ry’s known?

Falls a tear gers to dark en the dirt,

of (G)hum bl est of f’rings to for give the hurt.

She is (Am)strong e nough to (C)stand in Your (Em7)love.

(D)I can hear her say:

(CN.C.)“I’m weak;

I’m poor,

I’m bro ken, Lord,

but I’m Yours.

Hold me now.

Hold me now.”

Let (G)he with out sin ter, she poured the first the stone if you will,

to say that my of bride is n’t worth half the blood that I’ve spilled.

Point your fin gers and laugh, if you choose

to (G)say my be lov ed is bor rowed and used.

She is (Am)strong e nough to (C)stand in my (Em7)love.

(D)I can hear her say:

(CN.C.)“I’m weak;

I’m poor,

I’m bro ken, Lord,

but I’m Yours.

Hold me now.

Hold me now.”

Let Hold me now.”

(C6/9)When

I (CN.C.)am (G)weak

and I’m poor,

I’m bro ken, Lord,

but I am Yours.

Hold me now.

When

I am (G)weak

and I’m poor,

I’m bro ken, Lord,

but I am Yours.

Hold me now.

When

I am

Hold Me Now by Jennifer Knapp — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hold Me Now” by Jennifer Knapp 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 G at 120 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 "Hold Me Now" 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 "Hold Me Now"?: 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 "Hold Me Now" use?: Just 7 chords: Am, C, C6, Csus2, D, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.