Does "Hold On" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Hold On" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.

What chords are in "Hold On"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Hold On — Piano Lead Sheet

"Hold On" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

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
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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.