Hold My Heart

· by Tenth Avenue North

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Lyrics

How long must I pray, a (C)must I pray to (G)You?

How long can must I wait, be (C)must I wait for (G)You?

How long till I see Your face, (G)see You shin ing through?

I’m I’m (F)on my knees, beg ging You to (G)no tice me.

I’m (Am)on my knees.

Fa ther, will You (G)turn to me?

Yeah.

One tear in the driv ing rain, one voice in a sea of pain.

Could the Mak er of the stars hear the sound of my break ing heart?

One life, that’s all I am.

Right now, I can bare ly stand.

If You’re ev ’ry thing You say You are, would You come close and hold my heart?

I’ve been so a fraid, a (C)fraid to close my (G)eyes.

So much can slip a way be (C)fore I say good (G)bye.

But there’s no I oth er way, (G)I’m done ask ing why.

’Cause I’m (F)on my knees, beg ging You to (G)turn to me.

I’m (Am)on my knees.

Fa ther, will You (G)run to me?

Yeah.

One tear in the driv ing rain, one voice in a sea of pain.

Could the Mak er of the stars hear the sound of my break ing heart?

One life, that’s all I am.

Right now, I can bare ly stand.

If You’re ev ’ry thing You say You are, would You come close and hold my heart?

come close and hold my heart?

So man y ques tions (Am)with out an swers; Your prom is es re (G)main.

I can’t see, but I’ll (E7)take my chanc es to (Am)hear You (G)call my (F)name, to (Am)hear You (G)call my (Fmaj7)name.

come close and hold my heart?

You hold my (Am)heart.

’Cause You hold my (F)heart,

hold my (G)heart.

Hold My Heart by Tenth Avenue North — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hold My Heart” by Tenth Avenue North 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 C at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.
What other Tenth Avenue North songs work for kids?: Try "HEALING BEGINS", "BY YOUR SIDE", "YOU ARE MORE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.