Hang
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Intro: F C F C
F C
I found this old guitar and I
F C
Drove around a thousand miles with it
F C
Never sang for me like it sung for you
F C
Never played the tune that I wanted it to
(power chords) F G
F C
Ive met the greatest people who
F C
Offered help and all that they could do
F C
Not expecting thanks for the things they did
F C
Never question why they would not help this kid
(power chords) F G
F C
Hang onto your life like it wasn’t there
F C
And hang onto your world like it had no fear
F(power chords) G(power chords)
All you can do is keep them in your life
F C F C
F C
My cameras holding moments of
F C
the memories and feeling that I love
F C
with some time I hope to return someday
F C
see my friends and bridge the time I spent away
(power chords) F G
F C
I strum this old guitar and we
F C
Start to play a song that’s reminding me
F C
Late at night I feel as though I gotta go
F C
Back on the roads alone to a place I know
(power chords) F G
Chorus
Outro: F C F C
How to play Hang
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 F. 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.