Hold Me Before I'm Gone Forever
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verse 1
C F
Hold me before I'm gone forever
C G
Underneath the setting sun
C Am
I wish we could make that trip together
Dm Fm C
But that old train is boarding one by one
verse 2
C F
My dear we have travelled far together
C G
Climbed the mountain, swum the sea
C Am
Still there are so many places calling us
Dm C
Won't you see the rest for me?
[Refrão]
Chorus
C F
And hold me before I'm gone forever
C G
'cause it's all that we can do
C Am
I wish we could make that trip together
Dm Fm
But I'll go on ahead and wait for you
verse 3
C F
It's true that my candle's burning lower
C G
But I'm content to hold your hand
C Am
The mystery of the dark, it never bothered me
Dm Fm
Your love is all I need to understand
[Refrão]Chorus
C F
Hold me before I'm gone forever
C G
'cause it's all that we can do
C Am
I wish we could make that trip together
Dm Fm C
But I'll go on ahead and wait for you
Bridge
C Am
I wish we could make that trip together
F C
But I'll be waiting somewhere, dear, for you
How to play Hold Me Before I'm Gone Forever
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 C. 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.