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 7 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, F, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Wilson Phillips songs work for kids?

Try "RELEASE ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Hold On

· by Wilson Phillips

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Lyrics

(Bb)I know there’s pain.

Mm, Why do you (Bb)lock your self up in these chains?

You’ve got (F)No one can (C)change your life ex (Bb)cept for you.

No, ba Don’t (Bb)ev er let an y one step all (C)o ver you.

ooh,

Just (Bb)o pen your heart and your mind,

mm.

by.

Is it real ly fair it’s worth to feel

to this way in side?

No, Woh, no, Some day (Bb)some bod y’s gon na make you wan na turn a (C)round and say (F)good bye.

Un til then, (Bb)ba by, are you gon na let him hold you (C)down and make (F)you cry?

Don’t you know, don’t you know (Bb)things could change?

Things ’ll (C)go (F)your way if you hold

(F)on for (Gm7)one more day.

Can you hold

(F)on for one (Gm7)more day?

Things ’ll go your way.

Hold on for one more day.

(Bb)I know there’s pain.

Mm, Why do you (Bb)lock your self up in these chains?

You’ve got (F)no one to (C)blame for your un (Bb)hap pi ness.

No, ba Don’t (Bb)you got your self in to your own (C)o ver you.

ooh, Just (Bb)let tin’ your wor and your mind,

mm.

by.

Is it real ly fair it’s worth to feel

to this way in side?

No, Woh, no, Some day (Bb)some bod y’s gon na make you wan na turn a (C)round and say (F)good bye.

Un til then, (Bb)ba by, are you gon na let him hold you (C)down and make (F)you cry?

Don’t you know, don’t you know (Bb)things could change?

Things ’ll (C)go (F)your way if you hold

(F)on for (Gm7)one more day.

Can you hold

(F)on for one (Gm7)more day?

Things ’ll go your way.

Hold on for one more day.

I know (C)that there is pain, (Bb)but ya hold on for one more day, and ya break free (C)from the chains.

Yeah, I know (C)that there is pain, (Bb)but ya hold on for one more day, and ya break free (C)break from the chains.

(F)on for one (Gm)more day, yeah.

Hold

(Bb)on.

Don’t you know, (Bb)things could change?

Things could (C)go your (F)way if you hold

(F)on for one (Gm)more day, if you hold

on.

Can you hold on?

on.

Can you hold on?

Hold On by Wilson Phillips — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hold On” by Wilson Phillips 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 Bb at 100 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 7 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, F, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Wilson Phillips songs work for kids?: Try "RELEASE ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.