I Hold On

by Dierks Bentley
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It’s (Am)just an old beat up truck.

Some (F)say that I should trade up now (C)that I got some jan gle in my pock et.

But (Am)what they don’t un der stand is (F)it’s the miles that make a man.

I would n’t (C)trade that thing in for a rock et.

What (Am)they don’t know is my dad and me we (F)drove her out to Ten nes see.

And she’s still here; now he’s (G)gone.

So, (Dm)I

(F)hold

on.

It’s (Am)just an old beat up box, its (F)rust y strings a cross the top.

It (C)prob ’ly don’t look like much to you.

But these (Am)dents and scratch es in the wood, yeah, (F)that’s what makes it sound so good.

To me, it’s bet ter than brand new.

You (Am)see this here flat top gui tar’s (F)had my back in a mil lion bars, sing in’ ev ’ry coun try (G)song.

So, (Dm)I

(F)hold

(C)on

to the things

I be lieve in: my faith, your love, our free dom, to the things I can count on to keep me go in’ (G)strong.

Yeah, I hold (Am)on.

I hold (Am)on.

Like the stripes

to the flag,

like a boy

to his dad, I can’t change who I am, right or (G)wrong.

So, I hold (Am)on.

(Am)Ba by, look in’ at you right now, (F)there ain’t nev er been no doubt:

with out you I’d be noth in’.

So, (Am)if you ev er wor ry ’bout

me walk in’ out,

yeah, let me tell you some thin’:

(Am)I

(F)hold

(C)on.

(Am)I

(F)hold

(C)on.

Can you hear me, ba by?

(Am)I

(F)hold

(C)on.

(Am)I

(C)hold

(C)on

to the things

I be lieve in: my faith, your love, our free dom, to the things I can count on to keep me go in’ (G)strong.

To the things

I be lieve in: my faith, your love, our free dom, to the things I can count on to keep me go in’ (G)strong.

To the things (G)strong.

Yeah, I hold (Am)on.

I hold (Am)on.

I hold (Am)on and on and on and on and on.

I hold (Am)on and on and on and on and on.

I Hold On — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"I Hold On" 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 C, 120 BPM.

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

About “I Hold On

Why does "I Hold On" 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 "I Hold On".
What key is "I Hold On" by Dierks Bentley played in?
I Hold On 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 "I Hold On"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Hold On" 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 "I Hold On"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Hold On"?
"I Hold On" was originally performed by Dierks Bentley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Hold On"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Cpow, Dm, F, G, G7.
What other songs by Dierks Bentley can I play here?
Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "COME A LITTLE CLOSER", "SIDEWAYS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I Hold On"?
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 "I Hold On".
Can I see all the notes in "I Hold On"?
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 C at 120 BPM.

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