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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Hold On Loosely" by 38 Special in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Hold On Loosely" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hold On Loosely" with hands-separate practice in E at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Hold On Loosely"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hold On Loosely" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Hold On Loosely"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hold On Loosely" is in the key of E at 100 BPM.
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