Can't Hold On Much Longer
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verse 1
A C#
A man just came to call for my rent
F#m D
I had to hide under the table Till he knocked six times and went
A F#m Bm ` E
But I can't hold on much longer Seems like everything is down on me
A - D - E
verse 2
A C#
I used to be a man of means
F#m D
Now you might still find a few pennies in the pocket of my jeans
A F#m Bm E
But I can't hold on much longer It seems like everything is down on me
A - D - E
Bridge
C# F#m D A
I ain't got too many friends In fact I can't think of any at all
Bm D
Oh but just let me get back on my feet again
Bm D E
And my long-lost friends will come to call
verse 3
A C#
Knocking on my own brother's door
F#m D
People I was knocking for one whole hour till I found out he don't live there no more
A F#m Bm E
Lord I can't hold on much longer Seems like everything is down on me
A - D - E
Instrumental
Bridge
C# F#m D A
I ain't got too many friends If fact I can't think of any at all
Bm D
Oh but just let me get back on my feet again
Bm D E
And my long-lost friends will come to call
verse 3
A C#
Knocking on my own brother's door
F#m D
People I was knocking for one whole hour till I found out he don't live there no more
A F#m Bm E
Lord I can't hold on much longer Seems like everything is down on me
A - D - E
How to play Can't Hold On Much Longer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.