What key is "On Hold" in?

"On Hold" by The xx is in the key of C with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "On Hold" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "On Hold" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "On Hold" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

(C)I don’t blame you,

(Em)we got car ried a way.

(Am)I can’t hold on

(F)to an emp ty space.

Now (C)you’ve found a new star to or bit, (Em)it could be love.

I think you’re too soon to call us (Am)old,

when and where did we go (F)cold?

I thought I had you on hold.

And ev ’ry time I let you leave,

I al ways saw you com ing back to me,

when and where did we go (F)cold?

I thought I had you on hold.

does it stop, where does you stop, where do you dare me to?

You’ve got the bod, you’ve got the bod, you’ve got the bod, dare me to.

Where does it stop, where does you stop, where do you dare me to?

You’ve got the bod, you’ve got… I thought I had you on hold,

I thought I had you on hold,

I thought I had you on hold.

On Hold by The xx

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 124 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “On Hold”

What key is "On Hold" in?: "On Hold" by The xx is in the key of C with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "On Hold" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "On Hold" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "On Hold" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.