Barely Holding On
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Intro: F#m D E B5
F#m D
Growin' up, you were taught to believe
E B5 F#m D E B5
That everyone was created equal in the master plan...
F#m D
The world's a place, of heroes an' villains
E B5 F#m D E B5
Better watch out, or you'll end up killin' what you don't... understand..
D F#m
Oh all your life you ain' never had nothin', to call your own..
D B5
An' the dreams you hold so close, are bein' raped an' torn
F#5 A5 C#5 B5
And yer barely holdin'... on...
C#5 F#5 A5 C#5 B5 D5
Yer barely holdin'... on...
F#m D
Oh I'm sick an' tired of waitin' for tomorrow
E B5 F#m D E B5
Promisin' me the world.. that I' been hopin' for..
F#m D
Oh I wanna live, an' I wanna feel
E B5 F#m D E B5
The things in my life, that I' been searchin', for.. so long....
D F#m
Holdin' on with all your might, ridin' the storm...
D B5
Drownin' in your sorrow, only locks the door
F#5 A5 C#5 B5
And yer barely holdin'... on...
C#5 F#5 A5 C#5 B5
Yer barely holdin'... on...
D5
And yer barely
Solo
F#m D E B5
F#m D E
Lost yer job, lost yer money, you're losin' yourself
B5 F#m D E B5
There's no.. turnin' back yer up against the wall..
F#m D
Oh day by day, yer gettin' older
E B5 F#m D E B5
You can feel your blood, runnin' colder, through your... veins
D F#m
Make up your mind, stop runnin' away..
D B5
Cuz if you keep this up, you're gonna end up in your grave
NC F#5 A5 C#5 B5
An' yer barely, holdin' on...
C#5 F#5 A5 C#5 B5
Yer barely holdin'... on...
C#5 F#5 A5 C#5 B5
And yer barely holdin'... on...
C#5 F#5 A5 C#5 B5
And yer barely holdin'.. on...
C#5 F#5 A5 C#5 B5 D5
And yer barely, and yer barely, holdin' on....
F#m D E B5
F#m D
The world's a place, o' heroes an' villains
E B5
Ya better watch out
How to play Barely Holding On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.