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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Keep Holding On" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Keep Holding On" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Keep Holding On" is in G.
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.
Does "Keep Holding On" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Keep Holding On" is in the key of G at 78 BPM.
What chords are in "Keep Holding On"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.