What key is "Hold On" in?

"Hold On" by Kansas is in the key of C with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Hold On" 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 On" 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 On"?

This arrangement of "Hold On" uses 9 chords: Am, B, C, D, E, Em, Esus4, F, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Hold On" 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 Kansas can I play here?

Try "SONG FOR AMERICA", "THE WALL", "CARRY ON WAYWARD SON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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.

Hold On by Kansas

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hold On”

What key is "Hold On" in?: "Hold On" by Kansas is in the key of C with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Hold On" 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 On" 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 On"?: This arrangement of "Hold On" uses 9 chords: Am, B, C, D, E, Em, Esus4, F, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Hold On" 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 Kansas can I play here?: Try "SONG FOR AMERICA", "THE WALL", "CARRY ON WAYWARD SON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.