Is "Hold My Heart" 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 Heart"?

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 Heart" use?

Just 10 chords: A, A6, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C#m, D, E, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?

Try "Vegas", "1000 TIMES", "Love on the Rocks". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Hold My Heart

· by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

I nev er (A)meant to be the one to let you down.

If an y thing, I thought I saw (A)my self go ing first.

I (A)did n’t know how to stick a round,

how to see (A)an y bod y but me be (B)get ting hurt.

I (A)keep re mem ber ing the sum mer night

and the con ver sa tion (A)break ing up the mood.

I (A)did n’t want to tell you you were right,

like the sea son chang ing; oh, I felt it, (B)too.

Does (E)an y bod y know

how to hold my heart,

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go too soon.

I (E)want to tell you so

be fore the sun goes dark,

how to hold my heart,

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go of you.

I’m (A)not the kind to try to tell you (E)lies,

but the truth is you’ve been (A)hid ing from it, (E)too.

I see the end (A)sneak ing in be hind your eyes,

say ing things (A)no words could (B)ev er do.

Does go, let go, let go of you.

(B)Is an y bod y lis ten ing,

’cause I’m cry

ing.

Oh.

(B)Is an y bod y lis ten ing?

Does (E)an y bod y know

how to hold my heart,

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go too soon.

I (E)want to tell you so

be fore the sun goes dark,

how to hold my heart,

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go of you.

Does (E)an y bod y know

how to hold my heart,

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go too soon.

I (E)want to tell you so

be fore the sun goes dark,

how to hold my heart

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go.

I don’t want to (Asus2)let go, let go

of you.

I (A)don’t want to let go.

Hold My Heart by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hold My Heart” by Sara Bareilles 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 E at 80 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 Heart" 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 Heart"?: 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 Heart" use?: Just 10 chords: A, A6, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C#m, D, E, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?: Try "Vegas", "1000 TIMES", "Love on the Rocks". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.