Keep Holding On

by Glee Cast
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Lyrics

1. You’re not a (Bm)lone, to geth er we (Em7)stand.

I’ll be by your (Csus2)side, you know I’ll take your (G)hand.

And when it gets (Bm)cold and it feels like the (Em7)end, there’s no place to (Csus2)go, you know I won’t give (Em)in.

No I won’t give (Em)in.

(G)Keep

(Bm)hold ing (Em7)on.

’Cause you know we’ll (Csus2)make it through, we’ll make it through.

(G)Just

(Bm)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 (Csus2)comes to the truth.

So (G)keep

(Bm)hold ing (Em7)on.

’Cause you know we’ll (Csus2)make it through, we’ll make it through.

2. So far a (Bm)way, I wish you were (Em7)here.

Be fore it’s too (Csus2)late, this could all dis ap (G)pear.

Be fore the doors (Bm)close and it comes to an (Em7)end, with you by my (Csus2)side I will fight and de (Em)fend.

I’ll fight and de (Em)fend.

(G)Keep

(Bm)hold ing (Em7)on.

’Cause you know we’ll (Csus2)make it through, we’ll make it through.

(G)Just

(Bm)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 (Csus2)comes to the truth.

So (G)keep

(Bm)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 (Cmaj7)I be lieve.

Noth ing’s gon na change, noth ing’s gon na (Em)change des ti ny.

What ev er’s meant to be will work (Cmaj7)out per fect ly.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

La la la (Bm)la la la la (Em7)la la la la (Csus2)la la la la la la.

Ha ha ha ha ha.

Ha ha ha ha ha.

Ha ha ha ha ha.

Ha ha ha ha ha.

Ha ha ha ha ha.

Ha ha ha ha ha.

Ha ha ha ha ha.

Ha ha ha ha ha.

There’s noth ing you can say,

noth ing you can do.

There’s no oth er way when it (Csus2)comes to the truth.

So (G)keep

(Bm)hold ing (Em7)on.

’Cause you know we’ll (Cmaj7)make it through, we’ll make it through.

Keep Holding On — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Keep Holding On" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 78 BPM.

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

About “Keep Holding On”

Can I play "Keep Holding On" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Keep Holding On" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Keep Holding On" by Glee Cast played in?
Keep Holding On is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Keep Holding On"?
The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Keep Holding On" 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 "Keep Holding On"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Keep Holding On"?
"Keep Holding On" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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 perfect for first-time players.
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.