What key is "Hold My Heart" in?

"Hold My Heart" by Sara Bareilles is in the key of E with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Hold My Heart" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Hold My Heart" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Hold My Heart"?

This arrangement of "Hold My Heart" uses 10 chords: A, A6, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C#m, D, E, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Hold My Heart" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?

Try "Vegas", "1000 TIMES", "Love on the Rocks". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I nev er (A)meant to be the one to let you down.

If an y thing, I thought I saw (A)my self go ing first.

I (A)did n’t know how to stick a round,

how to see (A)an y bod y but me be (B)get ting hurt.

I (A)keep re mem ber ing the sum mer night

and the con ver sa tion (A)break ing up the mood.

I (A)did n’t want to tell you you were right,

like the sea son chang ing; oh, I felt it, (B)too.

Does (E)an y bod y know

how to hold my heart,

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go too soon.

I (E)want to tell you so

be fore the sun goes dark,

how to hold my heart,

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go of you.

I’m (A)not the kind to try to tell you (E)lies,

but the truth is you’ve been (A)hid ing from it, (E)too.

I see the end (A)sneak ing in be hind your eyes,

say ing things (A)no words could (B)ev er do.

Does go, let go, let go of you.

(B)Is an y bod y lis ten ing,

’cause I’m cry

ing.

Oh.

(B)Is an y bod y lis ten ing?

Does (E)an y bod y know

how to hold my heart,

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go too soon.

I (E)want to tell you so

be fore the sun goes dark,

how to hold my heart,

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go of you.

Does (E)an y bod y know

how to hold my heart,

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go too soon.

I (E)want to tell you so

be fore the sun goes dark,

how to hold my heart

’cause I don’t want to let go, let go, let go.

I don’t want to (Asus2)let go, let go

of you.

I (A)don’t want to let go.

Hold My Heart by Sara Bareilles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hold My Heart”

What key is "Hold My Heart" in?: "Hold My Heart" by Sara Bareilles is in the key of E with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Hold My Heart" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Hold My Heart" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Hold My Heart"?: This arrangement of "Hold My Heart" uses 10 chords: A, A6, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C#m, D, E, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Hold My Heart" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?: Try "Vegas", "1000 TIMES", "Love on the Rocks". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.