Learn "HOLDING BACK THE YEARS" by Simply Red on Piano

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Master "HOLDING BACK THE YEARS" by Simply Red with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 88 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 88 BPM.

Lyrics

Hold ing back the (G9)years, think ing of the (G9)fear I’ve had so long. tight. When some bod y hears, ’cause lis ten to the fear that’s gone. I’ve Stran gled by the wish es of pa ter, hop ing for the arms years. of ma ter, get to meet her (G9)soon er or lat er, oh. I’ll keep (G9)hold ing on. I’ll keep (G9)hold ing on. Hold ing back the (G9)years, chance for me es (G9)cape from all I’ve known. tight. Hold ing back the tears ’cause noth ing here has grown. that’s gone. I’ve wast ed all my tears, es of pa ter, wast ed all those arms years. of ma ter, Noth ing had the (G9)soon er or lat er, oh. I’ll keep (G9)hold ing on. I’ll keep (G9)hold ing on. (G9)chance to be good. Noth ing ev er (G9)could, yeah, oh. I’ll keep (G9)hold ing on. I’ll keep (G9)hold ing on. I’ll keep (G)hold ing on. I’ll keep (G9)hold ing on so (G9)hold ing on, hold ing, hold ing, hold ing. Ah, la, la, la, la, la, la. I said ooh, yeah. That’s all I have to (G9)pay. It’s all I have to (G9)say.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
88 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Holding Back The Years" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
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  5. 5
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