Other arrangements of I Hold On
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
"I Hold On" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “I Hold On”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Hold On"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Hold On". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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