Hanging On Hope
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Intro:
Cadd9 G
[Verso 1]
Cadd9
Well, I've been on the backroads
G
Learning things I didn't know
Cadd9
You said, "Well, do it your way"
G
I just gotta know
Cadd9
And I've been feeling bad, dear
G
'Cause this mind is broke
Cadd9
Yeah, this mind is broke
G
Mmm-hmm
[Refrão]
Em Cadd9
Bleed me, use me, run around, don't kill me
G
It's better than being alone
Em Cadd9
Well, love me, heal me, turn around and see me
G
'Cause I'm hanging on hope
G D/F# Em Cadd9
Hanging on hope
G D/F#
Hanging on hope
[Verso 2]
Cadd9
Well, I've been sleeping restless
G
Unless I'm heavy on the smoke
Cadd9
I'm staring at the sky now
G
With these feelings I don't show
Cadd9
I'll let a little grin grow
G
From those kind words you spoke
Cadd9
Ooh, that you spoke
G
Mmm-hmm
[Refrão]
Em Cadd9
Bleed me, use me, run around, don't kill me
G
It's better than being alone
Em Cadd9
Well, love me, heal me, turn around and see me
G
'Cause I'm hanging on hope
G D/F# Em Cadd9
Hanging on hope
G D/F#
Hanging on hope
[Ponte]
Em7 Cadd9 G
There's shovels in the backyard, wish we'd never drift this far
D/F#
We'll be alright
Em7 Cadd9 G
I know you never needed me, there's wear and tear you can't see
D/F#
But who's at fault?
[Refrão]
Em Cadd9
Bleed me, use me, run around, don't kill me
G
It's better than being alone
Em Cadd9
Well, love me, heal me, turn around and see me
G
'Cause I'm hanging on hope
G D/F# Em Cadd9
Hanging on hope
G
Hanging on hope
How to play Hanging On Hope
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cadd9. 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.