All My Trials & Hold On
All My Trials & Hold On - one a gospel song, and one a spiritual, they are both bluesy in feeling, & satisfying to play!
These two arrangements are a gift from Doug Hanvey, who offers virtual piano lessons for adults.
All My Trials
The origin of All My Trials is uncertain, but it may be a southern gospel song written in the 19th century. All My Trials became a popular anthem during the 20th century civil rights movement.
This arrangement uses a left hand broken chord pattern that is briefly interrupted by block chords during the song’s bridge, at measures 10 - 13.
A popular song among folk artists
Many folk artists have recorded the song, including Pete Seeger, Joan Baez and Peter, Paul and Mary. Paul McCartney released a version in 1990 that spent six weeks on the UK singles charts.
Please scroll down the page for the download links.
Hold On, a spiritual
Please scroll down the page for the download links.
This song has a "bluesy" sound that a lot of kids think is very COOL. I am thinking of some of my students right now who I predict will want to try out one or both of these songs!
All My Trials and Hold On, like many such gospel/spiritual songs, are quite moving, both lyrically and musically.
The links to the piano music:
Download "All My Trials" sheet music
Dianna:
Your website is a light in the darkness. THANK YOU for all you do in helping to spread the love of music. It matters!
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