Is "If We Hold On 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 "If We Hold On 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 "If We Hold On Together" use?

Just 15 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, C, D7, Dm7, Eb, Em, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Diana Ross songs work for kids?

Try "IT'S MY TURN", "TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING", "THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

If We Hold On Together

· by Diana Ross

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Lyrics

(C)Don’t lose your way with each pass ing day.

You’ve come so (C)far, don’t (F)throw it a (G)way.

(Am)Live be (C)liev ing dreams are for (Em)weav ing, (C)won ders are wait ing to (G)start.

(Am)Live your (C)sto ry, faith, hope and (Em)glo ry.

(F)Hold to the (C)truth in your heart.

If we hold (Em)on to (F)geth (G)er,

I know our (Em)dreams will (F)nev er die.

(C)Dreams see us (Em)through to for (G)ev (F)er where (Am)clouds (F)roll (C)by

for (Am)you (F)and (C)I.

(C)Souls in the wind must learn how to bend, seek out a (C)star, hold (F)on to the (G)end.

(Am)Val ley, (C)moun tain, there is a (Em)foun tain, (C)wash es our tears ing to (G)way.

(Am)Worlds are (C)sway ing, some one is (Em)pray ing, (F)please let us (C)come home to stay.

If we hold (Em)on to (F)geth (G)er,

I know our (Em)dreams will (F)nev er die.

(C)Dreams see us (Em)through to for (G)ev (F)er where (Am)clouds (F)roll (C)by

for (Am)you (F)and (C)I.

(C)I.

When (F)we are (G)out there in the dark, we’ll (Dm7)dream a (G7)bout the sun.

(Eb)In the (F)dark we’ll feel the light,

(Ab)warm our hearts

(D7)ev ’ry one.

If we hold (Em)on to (F)geth (G)er,

I know our dreams will (F)nev er die.

(C)Dreams see us (Em)through to for (G)ev (F)er as (Am)high as (G#)souls can (C)fly, the (F#)clouds roll (Dm7)by for (G7)you and (C)I.

If We Hold On Together by Diana Ross — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If We Hold On Together” by Diana Ross 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 106 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a wonderful exercise in keeping your left hand steady while your right hand navigates some colorful chord changes. The pedal bass pattern means your left hand mostly anchors on sustained or repeated root notes — simple in concept, but you need to keep it smooth and even at 106 BPM without rushing. The real challenge lives in your right hand: you've got 15 chords here, and several — Ab, Bb, Eb, G#aug — sit outside the key of C, so expect your fingers to reach for unexpected flats. Isolate the transitions around those borrowed chords first, hands separate at about 70 BPM, then gradually bring it up to tempo. The G#aug moving to Am tends to trip people up, so loop that spot until the shape is automatic. Once it clicks, you'll have genuine confidence handling chromatic borrowed chords in ballad settings — a skill that transfers to dozens of songs.

Frequently asked questions

Is "If We Hold On 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 "If We Hold On 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 "If We Hold On Together" use?: Just 15 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, C, D7, Dm7, Eb, Em, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Diana Ross songs work for kids?: Try "IT'S MY TURN", "TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING", "THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.