Hold On Tight

by Electric Light Orchestra

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Lyrics

Mmm.

Hold on (D)tight to your dream.

Hey.

Hold on tight to your (G)dream.

When you see your ship go sail ing, when you feel your (G)heart is break ing.

Hold on tight

to your dream.

Mmm.

It’s a long time to be gone.

(Hold on.)

(Hold on.)

time just rolls on and on.

(Hold on.)

(Hold on.)

When you need a shoul der to cry on, when you get so (G)sick of try in’, just a hold on tight

to your dream.

When you (Em)get so (Bm)down that you (Em)can’t get up, and you (Am)want so (D)much, but you’re (Am)all out of luck.

When you’re (Em)so down (Bm)heart ed and (Em)mis un der stood, just (Am)o ver, and (Bm)o ver, and (C)o ver you (D)could.

Oh.

Ac cro che toi à ton rève.

(Hold on.)

Oh, on.)

Ac che toi à ton rève.

(Hold on.)

(Hold on.)

Quand tu vois ton shoul teau par cry tir, quand tu sens ton (G)coeur se bri ser, just a ac che toi

à ton rève.

When you (Em)get so (Bm)down that you (Em)can’t get up, and you (Am)want so (D)much, but you’re (Am)all out of luck.

When you’re (Em)so down (Bm)heart ed and (Em)mis un der stood, just (Am)o ver, and (Bm)o ver, and (C)o ver you (D)could.

Oh.

(Am)o ver, and (Bm)o ver, and (C)o ver you (D)could.

Yeah.

Hold on (D)tight to your dream.

Ooh, yeah!

Hold on (D)tight to your dream.

Yeah, yeah.

Hold on tight

to your dream.

Hold On Tight by Electric Light Orchestra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hold On Tight by Electric Light Orchestra 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 G at 145 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 Tight" 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 Tight"?
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 Tight" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G, G6. Take it one section at a time.
What other Electric Light Orchestra songs work for kids?
Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.