Hold My Hand

by Hootie & The Blowfish

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With a lit tle (E)love ed

I and some (Bsus2)ten der ness

we’ll (Bsus2)walk up on the (E)wa ter,

we’ll (Bsus2)rise a bove the (E)mess.

With a lit tle (Bsus2)peace up

and and some (Bsus2)har mo ny

“Don’t we’ll (Bsus2)take the world to (E)geth er, don’t we’ll (Bsus2)take ’em by the (E)hand.

’Cause I got a (E)hand for (B)you.

I got a hand for you.

I wan na (E)run with (B)you.

Yes ter (E)day ed

and saw you (Bsus2)stand ing there.

Your (Bsus2)head was down, your (E)eyes red,

no (Bsus2)comb had touched your (E)hair.

I I said, tle (Bsus2)“Get up

and let me (Bsus2)see you smile.

“Don’t We’ll (Bsus2)take a walk to (E)geth er, don’t wanna (Bsus2)walk the road a (E)while.”

’Cause I got a (E)hand for (B)you.

I got a hand for you.

I wan na (E)run with (B)you.

Yes ter (Won’t you let me run with you.)

Hold

(E)my

(F#)hand.

(Want you to hold my hand.) (B)Hold

(E)my

(F#)hand.

I’ll take you (to a place where you can be)

(F#)my

hand.

an y thing you wan na be be cause

I wan na love you

the best that,

the best that I can.

See, I was

Yeah.

(B)Hold

(E)my

(F#)hand,

want you to hold my hand.

(B)Hold

(E)my

(F#)hand.

I’ll take you to a place where you can be

(F#)my

hand.

an y thing you wan na be be cause

I,

oh,

no, no, no.

(B)Hold

(E)my

(F#)hand,

want you to hold my hand.

(B)Hold

(E)my

(F#)hand.

I’ll take you to the prom ised land.

can be

(F#)my

hand.

May be we can’t change na the be but

I,

oh,

no, no, no.

I wan na love you

the best that,

the best that I can,

oh,

the best that I can.

Hold My Hand by Hootie & The Blowfish — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hold My Hand” by Hootie & The Blowfish 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 B 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 My Hand" 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 My Hand"?
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 My Hand" use?
Just 4 chords: B, Bsus2, E, F#. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Hootie & The Blowfish songs work for kids?
Try "ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU", "LET HER CRY", "Let Her Cry". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.