Ev ’ry move that I’ve made, ev ’ry (D5)inch I’ve (A5)grown.
In my heart, in my soul, you’re (D5)in my (A5)bones.
Wan na feel, wan na feel ev ’ry (D5)thing you (A5)do.
’Cause at the end of the day all I (D5)need is (A5)you.
So I keep (Dsus2)hold
ing on,
when the (Bm7)world is fall ing.
(Dsus2)Hold
ing on,
when the (Bm7)light is call ing.
(Dsus2)Hold
ing on,
when for (E)ev er rolls on through
I’ll be hold ing on to (F#m7)you.
Turn a round take it back to (D5)yes ter (A5)day.
Now I know ev ’ry thing that I (D5)need to (A5)say.
You’re the words on my lips and the (D5)me lo dy.
You’re the key to the door that will (D5)set me free.
So I keep (Dsus2)hold
ing on,
when the (Bm7)world is fall ing.
(Dsus2)Hold
ing (A)on,
when the (Bm7)light is call ing.
(Dsus2)Hold
ing on.
When for (Esus4)ev er rolls on through,
I’ll be hold ing on to (F#m7)Oh, you.
oh,
oh,
oh.
(F#m7)Oh, you.
oh,
oh,
oh.
So I keep (F#m7)you.
Holding On — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Holding On" by Johnny Stimson. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 74 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.
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About “Holding On”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Holding On" by Johnny Stimson in?
- The backing track is in A at 74 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 "Holding 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 "Holding On"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Holding On", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Holding 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 "Holding 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 "Holding On"?
- "Holding On" was originally performed by Johnny Stimson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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