Hold Us Together

by Matt Maher

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Lyrics

It (G)don’t have a job,

don’t (G)pay your bills,

won’t buy you a home in Bev er ly Hills.

Won’t (G)fix your life

in (G)five eas y steps.

Ain’t the law of the land or the gov ern ment,

but it’s (G)all

(C)you (G7)need.

And love

will

hold us to geth er, make us a shel ter to weath er the storm.

And I’ll

be my broth er’s keep er so the (C)whole world will know that we’re not a lone.

It’s (G)wait ing for you,

knock ing (G)at your door

in the mo ment of truth when your heart hits the floor

and you’re a lone.

This is the first

(G)day of the (Am)rest of your life.

This is the (C)first

(G)day of the (Am)rest of your life.

’Cause (C)e ven in the (E7)dark, you can (Am)still see the light.

It’s gon na be al right, it’s gon na be al right.

This is the first

(G)day of the (Am)rest of your life.

This is the (C)first

(G)day of the (Am)rest of your life.

’Cause (C)e ven in the (E7)dark, you can (Am)still see the light.

It’s gon na be al right, it’s gon na be al right.

This is the right.

And love

will

hold us to geth er, make us a shel ter to weath er the storm.

And I’ll

be my broth er’s keep er so the (C)whole world will know that we’re not (Dm7)a (C)lone.

Hold Us Together by Matt Maher — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hold Us Together by Matt Maher 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 88 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 Us Together" 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 Us Together"?
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 Us Together" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, E7, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Matt Maher songs work for kids?
Try "Adoration", "Behold the Lamb of God", "EMPTY AND BEAUTIFUL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.