Learn "On Hold" by The xx on Piano

Master "On Hold" by The xx with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 124 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
124 BPM
Difficulty
easy
Artist
The xx

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How to Play "On Hold" on Piano

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.