There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back

by Shawn Mendes
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Lyrics

I wan na fol (D)low where (Bm)she goes,

I think a bout (D)her and (A)she knows it.

I wan na let (D)her take (Bm)con trol;

’cause ev ’ry time (D)that she (A)gets clos er,

she (G)pulls me in (Bm)e nough to keep me (A)guess ing,

(A)mm.

(G)May be I (Bm)should stop and start (D)con (A)fess ing,

(D)con (A)fess ing, yeah.

Oh, I’ve been shak (D)ing, I (Bm)love it when you go cra (D)zy.

You (A)take all my in hi bi (D)tions.

(A)Ba by, there’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

You take me plac (D)es that (Bm)tear up my rep u ta (D)tion, ma (A)nip u late my de ci (D)sions.

(A)Ba by, there’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

She says that she’s (D)nev er (Bm)a fraid;

just pic ture ev (D)’ry bod (A)y na ked.

She real ly does (D)n’t like (Bm)to wait,

not real ly in (D)to hes (A)i ta tion.

she (G)Pulls me in (Bm)e nough to keep me (A)guess ing,

(A)whoa.

(G)May be I (Bm)should stop and start (D)con (A)fess ing,

(D)con (A)fess ing, yeah.

Oh, I’ve been shak (D)ing, I (Bm)love it when you go cra (D)zy.

You (A)take all my in hi bi (D)tions.

(A)Ba by, there’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

You take me plac (D)es that (Bm)tear up my rep u ta (D)tion, ma (A)nip u late my de ci (D)sions.

(A)Ba by, there’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

There’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

(D)’Cause if we (G)lost our minds (D)and we (Bm)took it way too far, (D)I know (A)we’d be al right, (D)I know (A)we would be al right.

(D)If you were (G)by my side (D)and we (Bm)stum bled in the dark, (D)I know (A)we’d be al right, (D)I know (A)we would be al right.

(D)’Cause if we (G)lost our minds (D)and we (Bm)took it way too far, (D)I know (A)we’d be al right, (D)I know (A)we would be al right.

(D)If you were (G)by my side (D)and we (Bm)stum bled in the dark, (D)I know (A)we’d be al right, (A)we would be al right.

There’s noth ing hold (D)in’ me back.

I feel (D)so (Bm)free when you’re (D)with (A)me, ba by.

(A)Ba by, there’s noth ing (CN.C.)hold in’ me back.

There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" by Shawn Mendes: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 124 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back”

What key is "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" by Shawn Mendes played in?
There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"?
"There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" was originally performed by Shawn Mendes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?
Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" by Shawn Mendes. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.