Hold On Tight

by Electric Light Orchestra
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Lyrics

Mmm.

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.)

(Hold on.)

time just rolls on and on.

(Hold 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.)

(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Hold On Tight" 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 G, 145 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Hold On Tight

Why does "Hold On Tight" 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 Tight".
What key is "Hold On Tight" by Electric Light Orchestra played in?
Hold On Tight is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hold On Tight"?
The arrangement plays at 145 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hold On Tight" 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 Tight"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hold On Tight"?
"Hold On Tight" was originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hold On Tight"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G, G6.
What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?
Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Hold On Tight"?
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 Tight".
Can I see all the notes in "Hold On Tight"?
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 G at 145 BPM.

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