What key is "Hold On Tight" in?

"Hold On Tight" by Electric Light Orchestra is in the key of G with a tempo of 145 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Hold On Tight" 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 Tight" 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 Tight"?

This arrangement of "Hold On Tight" uses 7 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G, G6.

How long does it take to learn "Hold On Tight" 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 Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?

Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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Hold on (D)tight to your dream.

Hey.

Hold on tight to your (G)dream.

When you see your ship go sail ing, when you feel your (G)heart is break ing.

Hold on tight

to your dream.

Mmm.

It’s a long time to be gone.

(Hold on.)

time just rolls on and on.

(Hold on.)

When you need a shoul der to cry on, when you get so (G)sick of try in’, just a hold on tight

to your dream.

When you (Em)get so (Bm)down that you (Em)can’t get up, and you (Am)want so (D)much, but you’re (Am)all out of luck.

When you’re (Em)so down (Bm)heart ed and (Em)mis un der stood, just (Am)o ver, and (Bm)o ver, and (C)o ver you (D)could.

Oh.

Ac cro che toi à ton rève.

(Hold on.)

Oh, on.)

Ac che toi à ton rève.

(Hold on.)

Quand tu vois ton shoul teau par cry tir, quand tu sens ton (G)coeur se bri ser, just a ac che toi

à ton rève.

When you (Em)get so (Bm)down that you (Em)can’t get up, and you (Am)want so (D)much, but you’re (Am)all out of luck.

When you’re (Em)so down (Bm)heart ed and (Em)mis un der stood, just (Am)o ver, and (Bm)o ver, and (C)o ver you (D)could.

Oh.

(Am)o ver, and (Bm)o ver, and (C)o ver you (D)could.

Yeah.

Hold on (D)tight to your dream.

Ooh, yeah!

Hold on (D)tight to your dream.

Yeah, yeah.

Hold on tight

to your dream.

Hold On Tight by Electric Light Orchestra

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 145 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hold On Tight”

What key is "Hold On Tight" in?: "Hold On Tight" by Electric Light Orchestra is in the key of G with a tempo of 145 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Hold On Tight" 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 Tight" 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 Tight"?: This arrangement of "Hold On Tight" uses 7 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G, G6.
How long does it take to learn "Hold On Tight" 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 Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?: Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.