There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back

by Shawn Mendes

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I want to fol low where she (Am)goes,

I think a bout her and she knows it.

I want to let her take con (Am)trol,

’cause ev ’ry time that she gets clos er,

she (F)pulls me in e (Am)nough to keep me (G)guess ing.

Mm.

(F)May be I should (Am)stop and start con (G)fess ing,

con fess ing, yeah.

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

You take (G)all my in hi bi tions, ba by, there’s noth ing (C)hold in’ me back.

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

Ba by, there’s noth ing hold in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold in’ me back.

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

just pic ture ev ’ry bod y na ked.

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

not real ly in to hes i ta tion.

she (F)Pulls me in e (Am)nough to keep me (G)guess ing.

Mm.

(F)May be I should (Am)stop and start con (G)fess ing,

con fess ing, yeah.

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

You take (G)all my in hi bi tions, ba by, there’s noth ing (C)hold in’ me back.

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

Ba by, there’s noth ing hold in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold in’ me back.

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

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

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

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

we would be al right.

I feel so free when you’re with me, ba by.

Ba by, there’s noth ing 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 C at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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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.