Hand To Hold On To
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A F#m
You can laugh and joke and make fun of your friends
A F#m
Spin in the middle when the troubles begin
D E
Take it nice and easy and always pretend
D E
That you're cool, so cool, so cool
A F#m
Say I'm alone and I'm wild and I will not be tamed
A F#m
Talk like a jerk or an educated brain
D E
Be an old girl drivin' the young boys insane
D E
Be a joker, a preacher, it does not matter
Chorus:
A F#m
Every one needs a hand to hold on to
A F#m
Every one needs a hand to hold on to
D E
Don't need to be no strong hand
D E
Don't need to be no rich hand
D E A
Every one just needs a hand to hold on to
repeat intro
A F#m
Havin' good luck with your financial situation
A F#m
Play the ponies, be president of the United Nations
D E
Go to work and be a Hollywood stud
D E
Drive your four-wheel drive right into the mud, yeah
(repeat Chorus)
A F#m A
And then those hours when you're alone
F#m A
And there's no body there except yourself
F#m A
I know it, you wanna pick up the phone
D
And say, "Talk to me, talk to me
E
Somebody please talk to me"
yeah...ah...ah...ahhh
instrumental: (verse chords)
Oh, yeah...ah
(repeat Chorus 3 times)
How to play Hand To Hold On To
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.