Other arrangements of Hold On Loosely
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Hold On Loosely" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 100 BPM.
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About “Hold On Loosely”
- Why does "Hold On Loosely" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hold On Loosely".
- What key is "Hold On Loosely" by 38 Special played in?
- Hold On Loosely is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hold On Loosely"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hold On Loosely" 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 Loosely"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hold On Loosely"?
- "Hold On Loosely" was originally performed by 38 Special. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hold On Loosely"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, C, D, E, F#m, G.
- What other songs by 38 Special can I play here?
- Try "CAUGHT UP IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Hold On Loosely"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hold On Loosely".
- Can I see all the notes in "Hold On Loosely"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM.
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