Other arrangements of Hold On
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
2 people have learned this song
Free karaoke for "Hold On" by Shawn Mendes: 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 D, 98 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “Hold On”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hold On" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hold On" by Shawn Mendes. 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 D, 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.