Other arrangements of Hold On
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hold On" by Kansas: 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 C, 72 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 On”
- What key is "Hold On" by Kansas played in?
- Hold On is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hold On"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hold On" 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 On"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hold On"?
- "Hold On" was originally performed by Kansas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hold On"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, B, C, D, E, Em, Esus4, F, +1 more.
- What other songs by Kansas can I play here?
- Try "SONG FOR AMERICA", "THE WALL", "CARRY ON WAYWARD SON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hold On" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hold On" by Kansas. 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 On" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 On" 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.