Hold The Line

by Toto
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It’s not in the (C#m7)way that you (F#m7)hold me,

it’s not in the (C#m7)way you say you (F#m7)care.

It’s not in the (C#m7)way you’ve been (A)treat ing my (A)friends,

it’s not in the (C#m7)way that you (A)stay till the (A)end.

It’s not in the (C#m7)way you look or the (A)things that you say that you’ll (A)do.

Hold the (F#m)line,

love is n’t (Esus4)al ways on (F#m)time.

(Bm7)Woh, woh, (E)woh.

Hold the (F#m)line,

love is n’t (Esus4)al ways on (F#m)time.

(Bm7)Woh, woh, (E)woh.

(F#m)line,

love is n’t (Esus4)al ways on (F#m)time.

(Bm7)Woh, woh, (E)woh.

Hold the (F#m)line,

love is n’t (Esus4)al ways on (F#m)time.

(Bm7)Woh, woh, (E)woh.

(F#m)time.

Love is n’t (A)al (Bm7)ways on (E)time.

Hold the (F#m)line,

love is n’t (Esus4)al ways on (F#m)time.

Love is n’t (A)al (Bm7)ways on (E)time.

Hold the (F#m)line,

love is n’t (Esus4)al ways on (F#m)time.

Love is n’t (Esus4)al ways on (F#m)time.

Love is n’t (Esus4)al ways on (F#m)time.

(Bm7)Woh, woh, (E)woh.

Hold The Line — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Hold The Line" by Toto as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 156 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 The Line”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Hold The Line" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, 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 The Line" by Toto in?
The backing track is in A at 156 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 The Line" 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 The Line"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hold The Line", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Hold The Line" 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 The Line"?
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 The Line"?
"Hold The Line" was originally performed by Toto. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Toto are available?
Other accompaniments by Toto: "Rosanna", "Rosanna". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Hold The Line" 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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