Other arrangements of Hold My Heart
Pick a learning view.
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,
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,
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,
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hold My Heart" by Sara Bareilles: 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 E, 80 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 “Hold My Heart”
- What key is "Hold My Heart" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Hold My Heart is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hold My Heart"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hold My Heart" 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 "Hold My Heart"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hold My Heart"?
- "Hold My Heart" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hold My Heart"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A6, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C#m, D, E, +2 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "1000 TIMES", "Love on the Rocks". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hold My Heart" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hold My Heart" by Sara Bareilles. 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 "Hold My Heart" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Hold My Heart" 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.