Other arrangements of Hold On
Pick a learning view.
It will find you at the bot tom of a bot tle,
it will find you at the nee dle’s end.
It will find you when you (Bm7)beg and steal and bor row,
it will fol low you in to a stran ger’s bed.
It will find you when they serve you with the pa pers,
it will find you when the locks have changed
a gain.
It will find you when you’ve called in all your fa vors,
it will meet you at the bridge ’s high (G)est ledge.
So ba by, don’t look down;
it’s a long way.
The sun will come a round
to a new day.
So hold
on,
love will find you.
Hold
on,
He’s right be hind you now.
Just turn a round
and love will find you.
It will find you when the doc tor’s head is shak ing,
it will find you in a board room, most
ly dead.
It will crawl in to the fox hole where you’re pray ing,
it will curl up in your half way emp (G)ty bed.
So ba by, don’t be lieve
that it’s o ver.
The May be you can’t see
’round the cor ner.
So hold
on,
love will find you.
Hold
on,
He’s right be hind you now.
Just turn a round
and love will find you.
and love will find you.
To hang be tween two thieves
in the dark ness,
love must be lieve you are worth it.
You’re worth it.
So hold
on,
love will find you.
Hold
on,
He’s right be hind you now.
Just turn a round,
He’s right be hind you (Bm7)now.
Just turn a round,
love will find (Dmaj9)you.
(Dmaj9)you.
Hold On — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hold On" by Nichole Nordeman: 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, 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”
- What key is "Hold On" by Nichole Nordeman 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 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 Nichole Nordeman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hold On"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm7, D, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Em7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?
- Try "HOLY", "WE BUILD", "WHAT IF". 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 Nichole Nordeman. 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.


