Hanging On By A Thread
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INTRO:
C#m A B E
C#m A B
VERSE 1:
C#m
My past has followed me
C#m
I just can't get away
C#m
I'm not the same as I was
C#m
Leaving my disarray
C#m
Take me just as I am
C#m
I'm broken down
C#m
Pull me into Your arms
PRE-CHORUS:
A B
I'm hanging on to every word
[Refrão]
C#m A B
Save me from losing myself
E C#m
I'm hanging on by a thread
A B
Can You see who I am
E C#m
Underneath my scars
A B
I'm afraid to fall
E C#m
So I'm holding on to You
A B
No I won't let go
B
I'm hanging on by a thread
INSTRUMENTAL: C#m
VERSE 2:
C#m
I still can hardly believe
C#m
The person I once was
C#m
I'm trying so hard to change
C#m
Help me work through my flaws
C#m
Take me just as I am
C#m
I'm calling out
C#m
Pull me into Your arms
PRE-CHORUS 2:
A B
I'm holding on to every breath
BRIDGE:
A Abm
I'll never need
C#m
I'll never want
E B
With You with me
F#m A
I'm so complete
Abm
I'll never run
C#m
I'll never hide
E B F#m
With You right here I'm safe inside
[Refrão]
C#m A B
Save me from losing myself
C#m A B
I'm afraid to fall
E C#m
So I'm holding on to You
A B
No I won't let go
OUTRO: C#m
How to play Hanging On By A Thread
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#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.