Hold On

by Shawn Mendes
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Lyrics

Stop, (G)take it in and I breathe for a min ute.

I think (G)too much when I’m a lone.

I (G)nev er win when I keep all my thoughts in side.

So (G)I’ll pick up the phone.

And my dad says: (G)Shawn, stay with me.

(A)Ev ’ry thing will be al right.

I know I (D)hav en’t (G)seen you late ly

(A)but you’re al ways on my mind.

I (G)don’t know (D)what

you’re (A)go in’ (Bm7)through but there’s (G)so much (D)life

a (A)head of (Bm7)you.

And it (G)won’t slow (D)down no mat ter (F#7)what you (Bm7)do.

So you just got ta (G)hold (D)on.

All we can do is (G)hold (D)on.

These (G)days are fly in’ by, weeks feel like min utes.

I can’t (G)re mem ber be in’ small.

I try (G)to fig ure it out, I can’t seem to find out how.

I (G)guess I don’t know much at all.

And my (D)dad says: (G)Shawn, stay with me.

(A)Ev ’ry thing will be al right.

I know I (D)hav en’t (G)seen you late ly

(A)but you’re al ways on my mind.

I (G)don’t know (D)what

you’re (A)go in’ (D)through but there’s (G)so much (D)life

a (A)head of (D)you.

And it (G)won’t slow (D)down no mat ter (F#7)what you (Bm7)do so you just got ta (G)hold (D)on.

All we can do is (Bm7)hold (A)on.

All we can do is (Bm7)hold (A)on.

Yeah, you just got ta (Bm7)hold (A)on.

Just, just (D)hold (G)on.

Just hold (A)on for me.

And my (Bm7)dad says: (G)Shawn, stay with me.

(A)Ev ’ry thing will be al right.

I

Yeah, you just got ta (G)hold (D)on.

Just hold on for me.

Hold On — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hold On" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 98 BPM.

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

About “Hold On”

Can I play "Hold On" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hold On" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hold On" by Shawn Mendes played in?
Hold On is arranged in the key of D 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 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hold On" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Shawn Mendes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hold On"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Apow, Bm7, D, F#7, G.
What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?
Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Hold On"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hold On" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Hold On"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hold On" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.