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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hold On Loosely" by 38 Special: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Hold On Loosely" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hold On Loosely" by 38 Special. 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 Loosely" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 Loosely" 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.