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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Keep Holding On" by Glee Cast: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Keep Holding On" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Keep Holding On" by Glee Cast. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Keep Holding On" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Keep Holding On" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.