Hold On

by Richard Ashcroft
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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Hold On" by Richard Ashcroft as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 128 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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.

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About “Hold On”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Hold On" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Hold On" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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