Hold On

by Richard Ashcroft
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Lyrics

(F)Hold on,

(G)peo ple hold on.

(F)Hold on,

(G)peo ple hold on.

I (Am)ain’t that su per (F)sti tious,

and (Am)life can be so (G)vi cious,

(Am)learn ing on your (F)own,

can (Am)turn your heart to (G)stone.

A (Am)poc a lyp tic (F)mind,

my (Am)head was full of (G)sor row,

(Am)whis pered words of (F)log ic,

(Am)things I need to (G)learn.

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live,

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live.

So hold (F)on,

hold on, hold (G)on.

Hold on, you know there (F)ain’t a lot of time but I know that we can (G)make it, you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

Till you get some pep per spray,

the wat er can ons on their way,

(Am)fight

And truth is on the march a gain,

wipe those tears a way,

a poc a lyp tic mind,

she soothes me with my (G)soul.

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live,

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live.

So hold (F)on,

hold on, hold (G)on.

Hold on, you know there (F)ain’t a lot of time but I know that we can (G)make it, you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

Till you get some (G)make it, you bet ter hold on.

So hold (F)on,

hold on, hold (G)on.

Hold on, you know there (F)ain’t a lot of time but I know that we can (G)make it, you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

you bet ter hold on,

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live,

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live.

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live,

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live.

(CN.C.)Well you bet ter hold (F)on,

hold on, hold (G)on.

Hold on, you know there (F)ain’t a lot of time but I know that we can (G)make it, you bet ter hold on.

So hold (F)on,

hold on, hold (G)on.

Hold on, you know there (F)ain’t a lot of time but I know that we can (G)make it,

Hold on, till you get some (F)pep per spray,

the (Am)wat er can ons (G)on their way,

a (Am)po ca lyp tic (F)mind,

she (Am)soothes me with my (G)soul.

I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live, (a (Am)po ca lyp tic (F)mind) I feel like we are (Am)the on ly ones a live.

Hold On — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Hold On" by Richard Ashcroft. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 128 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Hold On”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Hold On" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Hold On".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hold On" by Richard Ashcroft in?
The backing track is in C at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Hold On" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Hold On"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hold On", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Hold On" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Hold On"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Hold On"?
"Hold On" was originally performed by Richard Ashcroft. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Hold On" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Hold On" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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