Don't Let Go
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Intro: E
#1.
E
Hear that whistle, it's five o'clock.
(Don't let go, don't let go.)
E
Come on baby, it's time to rock.
(Don't let go, don't let go.)
E
I'm so happy I got you here.
(Don't let go, don't let go.)
E
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
(Don't let go, don't let go.)
[Refrão]A E
Oooooh-weeee, this feelin's killin' me.
A E
Aaaaaah-shucks, well, I wouldn't stop it
for a million bucks.
A E
I love you so..just hold me tight and don't
let go.
#2.
E
Thunder, lightnin', wind and rain.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
E
Somethin' is pumpin' inside my brain.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
E
I'm so eager I'm nearly dyin'.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
E
You been keepin' your love from mine.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
[Refrão]A E
Oooooh-weeee, mmm, this feelin's killin' me.
A E
Aaaaaah-shucks, oh, I can't stop it
for a million bucks.
A E
I love you so..just hold me tight and don't
let go.
INTERLUDE: E F
#3.
F
Hound dog barkin' at the foot of the hill.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
F
Love is draggin' him through the mill.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
F
If it wasn't for havin' you..
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
F
I'd be barkin' and hollerin', too.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go)
Chorus:
Bb F
Oooooh-weeee, this feelin's killin' me.
Bb F
Aaaaaah-shucks, well, I wouldn't stop it
for a million bucks.
Bb F
I love you so..just hold me tight and don't
let go.
INTERLUDE: F Gb
#4.
Gb
One day baby, you'll quit me yet.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
I'll be cryin', and soakin' wet.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
One thing baby, I'll never stand..
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
Your lips kissin' some other man.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
[Refrão]B Gb
Oooooh-weeee, this feelin's killin' me.
B Gb
Aaaaaah-shucks, well, I wouldn't stop it
for a million bucks.
B Gb
I love you so..just hold me tight...
(Don't let go.)
OUTRO:
Gb
Hear that whistle, it's five o'clock.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
Come on baby, baby, it's time to rock.
(Don't let go, don't let go.)
Gb
Thunder, lightnin', wind and rain.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
There's somethin' pumpin' inside my brain.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
Hound dog barkin' at the foot of the hill.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
Love is draggin' him through the mill.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
One day baby, you'll quit me yet.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
I'll be cryin', and soakin' wet.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
Hold me now, don't let go.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
Hold me now, don't let go.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)
Gb
I love you, baby.
(Don't let go, baby, don't let go.)..(Fade.)
How to play Don't Let Go
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.