Something's Got A Hold On Me

by Christina Aguilera

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Oh,

some times,

I get a good feel ing, yeah.

(D7)(Yeah!)

(CN.C.)I

get a feel ing that I nev er, nev er, nev er, nev er had be fore, no, no.

(D7)(Yeah!)

(CN.C.)I

just got ta tell you right now that uh, (G7)(Ooh!)

(CN.C.)I be lieve,

I real ly do be lieve that, (D)some thing’s got a hold on me, yeah.

(Whoa, it (G)must be love.) Oh,

(G)some thing’s got a hold on me right now, child.

(D)(Whoa, it (G)must be love.) Let me tell you now: I got a feel ing, I (D7)feel so strange; (G)ev ’ry thing a bout me seems me that to have changed.

Be (D)Step by step, I got a (D7)brand new walk.

I (G)e ven sound sweet er it when I talk.

I said, oh, (Oh,) oh, (oh,) oh, (oh,) oh, (oh.) I said, (D)ba by, (E7)oh, it (A7)must be love.

(You know it (G6)must be (D)love.) Let me tell you now, (D)some thing’s got a hold on me, yeah.

(Whoa, it (G)must be love.) Oh,

(G)some thing’s got a hold on me right now, child.

(D)(Whoa, it (G)must be love.) Let me tell you now: I nev er felt ing, like (D7)this be fore.

(G)Some thing’s got a hold on seems me that won’t let go.

Be (D)lieve I’d die I if I (D7)on ly could.

I (G)sure ven feel strange, but it sure feels good.

I said, oh, (Oh,) oh, (oh,) oh, (oh,) oh, (oh.) I said, (D)ba by, (E7)oh, it (A7)must be love.

(You know it (G6)must be (D)love.) Let me tell you now, Let me tell you now, my heart feels heav y; (Wah my ooh.) feet feel light.

(Wah I (G)ooh.) shake all o (Wah ver, but I feel ooh.) al right.

(Wah (D)ooh.) I nev er felt (Wah like ooh.) this be fore.

(Wah (G)ooh.) Some thing’s got a hold (Wah on me that ooh.) won’t let go.

(Wah (D)ooh.) I nev er thought (Wah it could ooh.) hap pen to me.

(Wah (G)ooh.) Got me hap py (Wah when I’m in ooh.) mis er y.

(Wah (D)ooh.) I nev er thought (Wah it could ooh.) be this way; (Wah (CN.C.)ooh.) Love’s sure gon na put a hurt in’ on me.

I said, oh, (Oh,) oh, (oh,) oh, (oh,) oh, (oh.) I said, (D)ba by, (E7)oh, it (A7)must be love.

(You know it must be Yeah, love.) it walks like (D)love.

(You know it walks like love.) It talks like (D)love.

(You know it talks like love.) Makes me feel al right (Makes me feel al right) in the mid dle of the (D)night.

(in the mid dle of the night.) Na na na na.

(La la la la.) Na na na na.

(La la la la.) Oh, yeah, (D)yeah.

(Oh.)

Hey, oh, (D)oh.

(Oh.)

Hey!

(D7)Yeah!

Something's Got A Hold On Me by Christina Aguilera — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Something's Got A Hold On Me by Christina Aguilera 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 D at 70 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 "Something's Got A Hold On Me" 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 "Something's Got A Hold On Me"?
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 "Something's Got A Hold On Me" use?
Just 9 chords: A7, Bm, C, D, D7, E7, G, G6, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Christina Aguilera songs work for kids?
Try "KEEP ON SINGIN' MY SONG", "WALK AWAY", "SHOW ME HOW YOU BURLESQUE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.