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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Held" by Natalie Grant: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 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”
- What key is "Held" by Natalie Grant played in?
- Held is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Held" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Held" by Natalie Grant. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Held" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Held" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.