Other arrangements of Held
Pick a learning view.
Two months is
too lit tle.
They let him go; they had no
sud den heal (Bb)ing.
To think that Prov i dence would
take a child from his (Cm)moth er while she (Ab)prays
is ap (Bb)pall ing.
Who told us we’d be res cued?
What has changed, and why should we be (Ab)saved
from (Bb)night mares?
We’re ask ing why this hap pens
to us (Cm)who have died to (Ab)live.
It’s (Bb)un fair.
This is what it (Eb)means
to be (Gm7)held,
how it (Ab)feels
when the (Bb7sus)sa cred is (Eb)torn from your life
and you sur vive.
(Ab)This is what it (Eb)is
to be (Gm7)loved
and to (Ab)know
that the (Bb7sus)prom ise was, when (Eb)ev ’ry thing (Cm7)fell,
we’d (Gm7)be held.
This hand is bit ter ness;
we want to taste it, let the hat red numb
our (Bb)sor row.
The wise hand o pens slow ly
to lil ies (Cm)of the val ley (Ab)and
to (Bb)mor row.
This is what it
If hope is (Bb)born of
suf fer ing,
if this is (Bb)on ly the be gin ning,
can we not (Dm)wait
for one hour, watch ing (F)for our Sav (Bb)ior?
(CN.C.)This is what it (Gb)means
to be (Bbm7)held,
how it (Cb)feels
when the (Db)sa cred is (Gb)torn from your life
and you sur vive.
(Cb)This is what it (Gb)is
to be (Bbm7)loved
and to (Cb)know
that the (Db)prom ise was, when (Gb)ev ’ry thing (Ebm7)fell,
we’d (Bbm7)be held.
(Cb)This is what it (Gb)means
to be (Bbm7)held,
how it (Cb)feels
when the (Db)sa cred is (Gb)torn from your life
and you sur vive.
(Cb)This is what it (Gb)is
to be (Bbm7)loved
and to (Cb)know
that the (Db)prom ise was, when (Gb)ev ’ry thing (Ebm7)fell,
we’d (Bbm7)be held.
(Cb)This is what it (Bbm7)be held.
(Dbsus)This is what it (Gb)means
to be (Bbm7)held.
Held — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Held" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 99 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Held”
- Can I play "Held" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Held" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Held" by Natalie Grant played in?
- Held is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Held"?
- The arrangement plays at 99 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Held" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Held"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Held"?
- "Held" was originally performed by Natalie Grant. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Held"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, Ab, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbm7, C, Cb, +12 more.
- What other songs by Natalie Grant can I play here?
- Try "THE REAL ME", "YOUR GREAT NAME", "THE GREATNESS OF OUR GOD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Held"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Held" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Held"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Held" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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