Held Like Kites
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Intro: G C x2
G C
You can live your little dream for so long
G C
You can follow anything until your dying day is done
Em
So long
A
So long
G C G C
So long
G C
You can ride your little high for so long
G C
You can give all that you like, but when the kite begins to fall
Em
Hold on
A
Hold on
A G
Hold on.. Then you say
C
I am the one that you want
Em
You don't love me like anyone
C G C
You don't love me like anyone
G C
So hold on
G C
You can live beyond your means for so long
G C
You can fray along the seams but I will fix you when you're done
Em
My love
A
My love
A G
My love.. So I say
C
You are the one that I want
Em
I won't love you like anyone
C G
I won't love you like anyone
C
You are the one that I want
Em
I won't love you like anyone
C D
I won't love you like anyone
C
And we know it's hard
D
When we're caught in the middle
C
And we've got this far
D
Caught up in our bubble
C
So if I seem inspired
D
Or my laughter doubles
C G Bm Am C
It's because I'm feeling every little movement that you make
G D
You really took something
Am C
As I cannot make a sound x5
G D
You really took something
Am Cm
As I cannot make a sound
Bm
at all
A
at all
G
at all
How to play Held Like Kites
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 G. 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.