On Hold

by The xx
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "On Hold" 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 C, 124 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “On Hold”

Can I play "On Hold" 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 "On Hold" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "On Hold" by The xx played in?
On Hold is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "On Hold"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "On Hold" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "On Hold"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "On Hold"?
"On Hold" was originally performed by The xx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "On Hold"?
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. "On Hold" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "On Hold"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "On Hold" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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