Learn "HOLD ON" by Kansas on Piano

Master "HOLD ON" by Kansas with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Rock arrangement is in the key of C at 72 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

(Am)Look in the mir ror and (C)tell me when just what you see. (Am)What have the years of your (C)life a taught you to be? (F)In no cence dy ing in (D)so man y ways; (F)things that you dream of are (Em)lost, when lost in the haze. Hold (Em)on, ba by, hold (D)on, ’cause it’s (C)clos er than you (D)think and you’re (Am)stand ing on the (D)brink. Hold (Em)on, ba by, hold (D)on, ’cause there’s (C)some thing on the (D)way, your to (Am)mor row’s not the (D)same as to (E)day. (Am)Don’t you re call what you (C)felt ing, when you weren’t a lone? (Am)Some one who stood by your (C)side, he’s face you have known? (F)Where do you run when it’s (D)too much to bear (F)Who do you turn to in (Em)need you’re no bod y’s there? Hold (Em)on, ba by, hold (D)on, ’cause it’s (C)clos er than you (D)think and you’re (Am)stand ing on the (D)brink. Hold (Em)on, ba by, hold (D)on, ’cause there’s (C)some thing on the (D)way, your to (Am)mor row’s not the (D)same as to (E)day. (C)some thing on the (D)way, your to (Am)mor row’s not the (D)same. Hold (Em)on, ba by, hold (D)on, ’cause it’s (C)clos er than you (D)think and you’re (Am)stand ing on the (D)brink. Hold (Em)on, ba by, hold (D)on, ’cause there’s (C)some thing on the (D)way; your to (Am)mor row’s not the (D)same. Hold (Em)on.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
C
Tempo
72 BPM
Difficulty
easy
Artist
Kansas

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How to Play "Hold On" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.