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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Hold On" by Kansas in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Hold On" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hold On" with hands-separate practice in C at 72 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hold On"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hold On" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Hold On"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hold On" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.
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