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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"On Hold" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "On Hold"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "On Hold". Key of C, 124 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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