Hold Fast To The Right
View chords used in this chart
[Intro]
D D G
[Verse 1]
G C G
Kneel down by the side of your mother my boy
D7 G
You have only a moment I know
C G
But stay till I give you this parting advice
D G
It's all that I have to bestow
[Chorus]
C G
Hold fast to the right hold fast to the right
D G
Wherever your footsteps may roam
C G
Oh forsake not the way of salvation my boy
D G
That you learned from your mother at home
[Solo]
D D G
[Verse 2]
C G
You will find in your satchel a Bible my boy
D G
It's the book of all others the best
C G
It will help you to live and prepare you to die
D G
And lead to the gates of the blest
[Chorus]
C G
Hold fast to the right hold fast to the right
D G
Wherever your footsteps may roam
C G
Oh forsake not the way of salvation my boy
D G
That you learned from your mother at home
D G
That you learned from your mother at home
C G
Home sweet home
How to play Hold Fast To The Right
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 D. 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.