Heart to Hang Onto
View chords used in this chart
[some chord names implied by the open strummings...]
B(add4) 7x9870
Bsus4/A or Esus2/A x09970
G6 3x5430
F#m7 or A6/F# 2x4220
Dsus2/F# 2x4230
E(no 3rd) 022400
B5(b6) x24000
A7sus2 x0200x
G2 35000x
A7(sus4/sus2) 57x00x
Fsus2#7 13300x
G6/E 055700
A/E 077900
C/E 0 10 10 9 8 0
D6sus2/E 0 12 12 11 0 0
[intro/verse]
| Badd4 | Bsus4/A |
Johnny boy, he's always propping up the bar
He's sees life crystallized through his jar
He says he only lives for beer
But deep in his heart is a cry of fear
G6
F#m7 G6
Give me a heart to hang onto
F#m7 G6
Give me a soul that's tailored new
D/F# E(no3) [7fr harm.] E
Give me a heart to hang onto
B5(b6) A7sus2 G2 A7(sus4/sus2)
A heart to hang onto
[rep. intro pattern]
Sally seems to get bigger everyday
She evens out in a contented way
A finger on the pulse of every guy
But deep in the night you can hear her cry
[repeat chorus]
Give me a heart to hang onto
Give me a life that's tailored new
Give me a heart to hang onto
B5(b6) A7sus2 G2 Fsus2#7
A heart to hang onto
E(no3) G6/E A/E C/E D6sus2/E
E(no3) G6/E A/E
Give me heart to hang onto
C/E D6sus2/E E(no3)
Give me a soul that's tailored new
G6/E A/E C/E D6sus2/E
Give me a heart to hang onto
Asus2
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||-------|-9--------|-7--------|-6-------|-7/8-9-7/8-||
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||-7/7/7-|----7/7/7-|----7/7/7-|---7/7/7-|-----------||
(use thumb)
B Asus2 (Asus4...Asus2)
[repeat verse pattern]
Danny, he wants to save for a new guitar
He's going to learn to play but he won't get far
He thinks it's an easy goin' high
But his whole life is just another try
[chrorus]
Give me a heart to hang onto
Give me a suit that's tailored true
Give me a heart to hang onto
A heart to hang onto
[repeat middle pattern]
I need a heart... to hang onto...
B A
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How to play Heart to Hang Onto
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 B. 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.