Is "I 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 "I 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 "I Hold On" use?

Just 7 chords: Am, C, Cpow, Dm, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Dierks Bentley songs work for kids?

Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "COME A LITTLE CLOSER", "SIDEWAYS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I Hold On

· by Dierks Bentley

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Lyrics

It’s (Am)just an old beat up truck.

Some (F)say that I should trade up now (C)that I got some jan gle in my pock et.

But (Am)what they don’t un der stand is (F)it’s the miles that make a man.

I would n’t (C)trade that thing in for a rock et.

What (Am)they don’t know is my dad and me we (F)drove her out to Ten nes see.

And she’s still here; now he’s (G)gone.

So, (Dm)I

(F)hold

on.

It’s (Am)just an old beat up box, its (F)rust y strings a cross the top.

It (C)prob ’ly don’t look like much to you.

But these (Am)dents and scratch es in the wood, yeah, (F)that’s what makes it sound so good.

To me, it’s bet ter than brand new.

You (Am)see this here flat top gui tar’s (F)had my back in a mil lion bars, sing in’ ev ’ry coun try (G)song.

So, (Dm)I

(F)hold

(C)on

to the things

I be lieve in: my faith, your love, our free dom, to the things I can count on to keep me go in’ (G)strong.

Yeah, I hold (Am)on.

I hold (Am)on.

Like the stripes

to the flag,

like a boy

to his dad, I can’t change who I am, right or (G)wrong.

So, I hold (Am)on.

(Am)Ba by, look in’ at you right now, (F)there ain’t nev er been no doubt:

with out you I’d be noth in’.

So, (Am)if you ev er wor ry ’bout

me walk in’ out,

yeah, let me tell you some thin’:

(Am)I

(F)hold

(C)on.

(Am)I

(F)hold

(C)on.

Can you hear me, ba by?

(Am)I

(F)hold

(C)on.

(Am)I

(C)hold

(C)on

to the things

I be lieve in: my faith, your love, our free dom, to the things I can count on to keep me go in’ (G)strong.

To the things

I be lieve in: my faith, your love, our free dom, to the things I can count on to keep me go in’ (G)strong.

To the things (G)strong.

Yeah, I hold (Am)on.

I hold (Am)on.

I hold (Am)on and on and on and on and on.

I Hold On by Dierks Bentley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Hold On” by Dierks Bentley 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 120 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 "I 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 "I 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 "I Hold On" use?: Just 7 chords: Am, C, Cpow, Dm, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dierks Bentley songs work for kids?: Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "COME A LITTLE CLOSER", "SIDEWAYS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.