Can a complete beginner play "Keep Holding On"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Keep Holding On" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Keep Holding On"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Keep Holding On" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Keep Holding On — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Keep Holding On" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 77 BPM.

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

Lyrics

You’re not a lone. To geth er we stand. I’ll be by your (G5)side, you know I’ll take your (G5)hand. Be When it gets cold and it feels like the end, there’s no place to go you know I won’t give (Em7)in. No, I won’t give (Em7)in. (G5)Keep (G5)hold ing (Em7)on ’cause you know we’ll (Csus2)make it through, we’ll make it through. (G5)Just (G5)stay (Em7)strong ’cause you know I’m (Csus2)here for you, I’m here for you. There’s noth ing you can say, noth ing you can do. There’s no oth er way when it comes to the truth so (G5)keep (G5)hold ing (Em7)on ’cause you know we’ll (Csus2)make it through, we’ll make it through. So far a way, I wish you were here. Be fore it’s too (G5)late, this could all dis ap (G5)pear. Be fore the doors close and it comes to an end, with you by my side I will fight and de (Em7)fend. I’ll fight and de (Em7)fend. (G5)Keep (G5)hold ing (Em7)on ’cause you know we’ll (Csus2)make it through, we’ll make it through. (G5)Just (G5)stay (Em7)strong ’cause you know I’m (Csus2)here for you, I’m here for you. There’s noth ing you can say, noth ing you can do. There’s no oth er way when it comes to the truth so (G5)keep (G5)hold ing (Em7)on ’cause you know we’ll (Csus2)make it through, we’ll make it through. Hear me when I say, when I say (C)I be lieve that noth in’s gon na change, noth in’s gon na (Em)change des ti ny. What ev er’s meant to be will work (C)out per fect ly, yeah, yeah, yeah, (D)yeah. La, da, da, da, la, da, da, da, la, da, da, da, da, da, da. Keep (Csus2)hold ing on. Keep (Csus2)hold ing on. There’s noth in’ you can say, noth in’ you can do. There’s no oth er way when it comes to the truth so (G5)keep (G5)hold ing (Em7)on ’cause you know we’ll (Csus2)make it through, we’ll make it through.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G
Tempo: 77 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Avril Lavigne

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How to Play "Keep Holding On" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.