Is "Hold On" 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 On"?

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 On" use?

Just 9 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, D, Ebpow, F, Fpow, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Jonas Brothers songs work for kids?

Try "BLACK KEYS", "KIDS OF THE FUTURE", "WHEN YOU LOOK ME IN THE EYES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Hold On

· by Jonas Brothers

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)We don’t have (F5)time (CN.C.)left to re gret.

(Hold

(Bb5)on.) (CN.C.)It will take (F5)more (CN.C.)than com mon sense.

(Hold

(Bb5)on.) (CN.C.)So stop your (F5)won (CN.C.)d’ring, take a stand,

(Hold

(CN.C.)on.) ’cause there’s more to life (CN.C.)than just to live.

(Hold ’Cause an (Bb5)emp ty room can be so loud; there’s too (F5)man y tears to drown them (D)out, so (Gm)hold on, (Hold on,) (Eb5)hold on.

(hold on.)

(CN.C.)One sin gle (F5)smile, (CN.C.)a help ing hand;

(Hold

(Bb5)on.) (CN.C.)it’s not that (F5)hard (CN.C.)to be a friend.

(Hold

(Bb5)on.) (CN.C.)So don’t give (F5)up, (CN.C.)stand till the end,

(Hold

(CN.C.)on.) ’cause there‘s more to life (CN.C.)than just to live.

(Hold

’Cause an (Bb5)on.) ty room can be so loud; there’s too (F5)man y tears to drown them (D)out, so (Gm)hold on, (Hold on,) (Eb5)hold on.

(hold on.) (hold on.) When you (Bb5)love some one and they break your heart, don’t give (F5)up on love; have faith, re (D)start.

Just (Gm)hold on, (Hold on,) (Eb5)hold on.

(hold on.)

When it (Bb)falls a part, and you’re feel ing lost, all your hope is gone, (D)don’t for get to (G5)hold (CN.C.)on;

(Eb5)hold (CN.C.)on.

’Cause an (Bb5)emp ty room can be so loud; there’s too (F5)man y tears to drown them (D)out, so (Gm)hold on, (Hold on,) (Eb5)hold on.

(hold on.) When you (Bb5)love some one and they break your heart, don’t give (F5)up on love; have faith, re (D)start.

Just (Gm)hold on, (Hold on,) (Eb5)hold on.

(hold on.) ’Cause an (Bb5)emp ty room can be so loud; there’s too (F5)man y tears to drown them (D)out, so (Gm)hold on, (Hold on,) (Eb5)hold on.

(hold on.) When you (Bb5)love some one and they break your heart, don’t give (F5)up on love; have faith, re (D)start.

Just (Gm)hold on, (Hold on,) (Eb5)hold on.

(hold on.) ’Cause an (G5)hold (CN.C.)on, (G5)(Hold (CN.C.)on,) (Eb5)hold (CN.C.)on.

(hold on.)

Hold On by Jonas Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hold On” by Jonas Brothers 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 Eb at 150 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 On" 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 On"?: 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 On" use?: Just 9 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, D, Ebpow, F, Fpow, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jonas Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "BLACK KEYS", "KIDS OF THE FUTURE", "WHEN YOU LOOK ME IN THE EYES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.