Hold On To The Nights

by Richard Marx
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Lyrics

Just when I be lieved

I could n’t (G)ev er want for more,

this ev er chang ing world

push es me (G)through an oth er door.

I saw you smile

and my (G)mind could not e rase the our (Gsus)beau ty of your (G)face.

Just for a while,

won’t you (G)let

me shel ter you?

Hold on to the nights.

Hold on to the mem o ries.

I wish that I could (F)give you some thing (Gsus)more,

that I could be yours.

How do we ex plain

some thing that (G)took us by sur prise?

this Prom is es in vain,

love that is (G)real, but in dis guise.

What hap pens now?

Do we (G)break an oth er rule, let our (Gsus)lov ers play the (G)fool?

I don’t know how

won’t to (G)stop

ing this way.

you?

Hold on to the nights.

Hold on to the mem o ries.

I wish that I could (F)give you some thing (Gsus)more,

that I could be yours.

If on ly I could (F)give you (Gsus)more.

Well, I (Bm)think that I’ve been true to ev ’ry (A)bod y else but me, and the (Dm7)way I feel a bout you makes my (G)heart long to be free.

Ev ’ry (Bm)time I look in to your eyes, I’m (A)help less ly a ware that the (Dm7)some one I’ve been search ing for is (F6)right (E)there.

Hold on to the nights.

Hold on to the mem o ries.

I wish that I could (G)give you (Asus)more.

Oh.

Hold on to the nights.

Hold On To The Nights — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Hold On To The Nights" by Richard Marx: 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 C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Hold On To The Nights”

What key is "Hold On To The Nights" by Richard Marx played in?
Hold On To The Nights is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hold On To The Nights"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hold On To The Nights" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hold On To The Nights"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hold On To The Nights"?
"Hold On To The Nights" was originally performed by Richard Marx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Richard Marx can I play here?
Try "HOLD ON TO THE NIGHTS", "ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS", "HAZARD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Hold On To The Nights" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hold On To The Nights" by Richard Marx. 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 To The Nights" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 To The Nights" 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.