Hold On

by Richard Ashcroft
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
Download Sheet & MIDIPlay on Guitar

Other arrangements of Hold On

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

(F)Hold on,

(G)peo ple hold on.

(F)Hold on,

(G)peo ple hold on.

I (Am)ain’t that su per (F)sti tious,

and (Am)life can be so (G)vi cious,

(Am)learn ing on your (F)own,

can (Am)turn your heart to (G)stone.

A (Am)poc a lyp tic (F)mind,

my (Am)head was full of (G)sor row,

(Am)whis pered words of (F)log ic,

(Am)things I need to (G)learn.

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live,

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live.

So hold (F)on,

hold on, hold (G)on.

Hold on, you know there (F)ain’t a lot of time but I know that we can (G)make it, you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

Till you get some pep per spray,

the wat er can ons on their way,

(Am)fight

And truth is on the march a gain,

wipe those tears a way,

a poc a lyp tic mind,

she soothes me with my (G)soul.

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live,

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live.

So hold (F)on,

hold on, hold (G)on.

Hold on, you know there (F)ain’t a lot of time but I know that we can (G)make it, you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

Till you get some (G)make it, you bet ter hold on.

So hold (F)on,

hold on, hold (G)on.

Hold on, you know there (F)ain’t a lot of time but I know that we can (G)make it, you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live,

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live.

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live,

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live.

(CN.C.)Well you bet ter hold (F)on,

hold on, hold (G)on.

Hold on, you know there (F)ain’t a lot of time but I know that we can (G)make it, you bet ter hold on.

So hold (F)on,

hold on, hold (G)on.

Hold on, you know there (F)ain’t a lot of time but I know that we can (G)make it,

Hold on, till you get some (F)pep per spray,

the (Am)wat er can ons (G)on their way,

a (Am)po ca lyp tic (F)mind,

she (Am)soothes me with my (G)soul.

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live, (a (Am)po ca lyp tic (F)mind) I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live.

Hold On — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

6 people have learned this song

Free karaoke for "Hold On" by Richard Ashcroft: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 128 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

Try other practice modes:

About “Hold On”

Can I sing "Hold On" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Hold On" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hold On" by Richard Ashcroft in?
The backing track is in C at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Hold On" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Hold On"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hold On", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Hold On" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Hold On"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Hold On"?
"Hold On" was originally performed by Richard Ashcroft. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Hold On" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hold On" by Richard Ashcroft. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Hold On" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Hold On" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

More songs you might like

My First Blues, Jennifer Watts
C

My First Blues

Jennifer Watts

Advanced120 BPM
Apprehension, Ronald Bennett
C

Apprehension

Ronald Bennett

Advanced114 BPM
A Giraffe Can Laugh, Jennifer Linn
C

A Giraffe Can Laugh

Jennifer Linn

Advanced144 BPM
Cotton-Eye Joe, Rednex
A

Cotton-Eye Joe

Rednex

Medium130 BPM
Red Dragonfly, Lynda Lybeck-Robinson
C

Red Dragonfly

Lynda Lybeck-Robinson

Advanced100 BPM
Almost Lover, A Fine Frenzy
C

Almost Lover

A Fine Frenzy

Medium60 BPM
Goodnight, My Someone, Glenda Austin
C

Goodnight, My Someone

Glenda Austin

Advanced97 BPM
Family Quarrel, George Kiorpes
C

Family Quarrel

George Kiorpes

Advanced160 BPM
Nocturne d'Esprit, Jennifer Linn
C

Nocturne d'Esprit

Jennifer Linn

Advanced84 BPM
Midnight Prayer, Jennifer Linn
C

Midnight Prayer

Jennifer Linn

Advanced66 BPM
My Love (featuring Jess Glynne), Route 94
Ab

My Love (featuring Jess Glynne)

Route 94

Medium120 BPM
Lullaby For A Princess, Ponyphonic
Ab

Lullaby For A Princess

Ponyphonic

Medium65 BPM