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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Hold On Loosely" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 100 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 Loosely”
- Can I play "Hold On Loosely" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hold On Loosely" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Hold On Loosely"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hold On Loosely" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hold On Loosely"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hold On Loosely" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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