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.
(Oo (C#m7)oo) 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.
It’s not in the (C#m7)words that you (F#m7)told me,
it’s not in the (C#m7)way you say you’re (F#m7)mine.
(Oo (C#m7)oo) It’s not in the (C#m7)way that you (A)came back to (A)me,
it’s not in the (C#m7)way that your (A)love set me (A)free.
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)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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Hold The Line" by Toto: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 156 BPM.
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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Hold The Line”
- 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.
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