You see it all (B)a round you:
good your lov in’ gone bad.
And you be lieve (B)it’s too late when you
re al ize what you (A)had.
And my mind goes back to a girl that I left some years a go, who told me:
Just hold on (E)loose ly,
but don’t let (A)go.
If you cling too (E)tight ly,
you’re gon na lose con (A)trol.
Your ba by needs (B)some one to be lieve in
and a whole lot of (A)space to breathe in.
You So damn all (B)a eas y
when your feel ings are such,
to o ver pro (B)it’s tect late her, you
re to love her too (A)much.
And my mind goes back to a girl that I left some years a go, who told me:
Just hold on (E)loose ly,
but don’t let (A)go.
If you cling too (E)tight ly,
you’re gon na lose con (A)trol.
Your ba by needs (B)some one to be lieve in
and a whole lot of (A)space to breathe in.
to breathe in.
Don’t let her slip a (D)way.
Sen ti men tal fool.
Don’t let your heart get in the way.
Hold On Loosely by 38 Special
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Hold On Loosely”
- What key is "Hold On Loosely" in?
- "Hold On Loosely" by 38 Special is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Hold On Loosely" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Hold On Loosely" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Hold On Loosely"?
- This arrangement of "Hold On Loosely" uses 7 chords: A, B, C, D, E, F#m, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Hold On Loosely" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by 38 Special can I play here?
- Try "CAUGHT UP IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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