There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back

by Shawn Mendes

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Lyrics

I wan na fol (D)low where (Bm)she goes,

I think a bout (D)her and (A)she knows it.

I wan na let (D)her take (Bm)con trol;

’cause ev ’ry time (D)that she (A)gets clos er,

she (G)pulls me in (Bm)e nough to keep me (A)guess ing,

(A)mm.

(G)May be I (Bm)should stop and start (D)con (A)fess ing,

(D)con (A)fess ing, yeah.

Oh, I’ve been shak (D)ing, I (Bm)love it when you go cra (D)zy.

You (A)take all my in hi bi (D)tions.

(A)Ba by, there’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

You take me plac (D)es that (Bm)tear up my rep u ta (D)tion, ma (A)nip u late my de ci (D)sions.

(A)Ba by, there’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

She says that she’s (D)nev er (Bm)a fraid;

just pic ture ev (D)’ry bod (A)y na ked.

She real ly does (D)n’t like (Bm)to wait,

not real ly in (D)to hes (A)i ta tion.

she (G)Pulls me in (Bm)e nough to keep me (A)guess ing,

(A)whoa.

(G)May be I (Bm)should stop and start (D)con (A)fess ing,

(D)con (A)fess ing, yeah.

Oh, I’ve been shak (D)ing, I (Bm)love it when you go cra (D)zy.

You (A)take all my in hi bi (D)tions.

(A)Ba by, there’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

You take me plac (D)es that (Bm)tear up my rep u ta (D)tion, ma (A)nip u late my de ci (D)sions.

(A)Ba by, there’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

(D)’Cause if we (G)lost our minds (D)and we (Bm)took it way too far, (D)I know (A)we’d be al right, (D)I know (A)we would be al right.

(D)If you were (G)by my side (D)and we (Bm)stum bled in the dark, (D)I know (A)we’d be al right, (D)I know (A)we would be al right.

(D)’Cause if we (G)lost our minds (D)and we (Bm)took it way too far, (D)I know (A)we’d be al right, (D)I know (A)we would be al right.

(D)If you were (G)by my side (D)and we (Bm)stum bled in the dark, (D)I know (A)we’d be al right, (A)we would be al right.

There’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

I feel (D)so (Bm)free when you’re (D)with (A)me, ba by.

(A)Ba by, there’s noth ing (CN.C.)hold in’ me back.

There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back by Shawn Mendes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back” by Shawn Mendes 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 124 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 "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" 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 "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"?
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.