Hold Me Close
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' play in 4/4
[Verse 1]
F(2x8) Am(2x8)
Slowly Life's moving so slowly And now I find myself lonely
F(2x8)
I've never been this lonely I hear your voice softly
Am(2x8)
It's telling me too softly But I can't work out the words though
F
I listen to it closely closely ooooh
[Refrain]
C(4) Am(4)
Hold me close don't let me fall
C(4) G(8)
You're not here you're already gone
F C F
Please don't leave me hanging on and on and on
C(4) Am(4)
Hold me close don't let me fall
C(4) G(8)
You're not here you're already gone
F(4) C(4) F(8)
Please don't leave me hanging on and on and on
[Verse 2]
F(2x8) Am(2x8)
Lately I've seen you in my dreams babe But I can't find you when I'm awake
Just don't wanna stay awake
F(2x8) Am(2x8)
So maybe Thinking of just maybe You're waiting for me somewhere
F
Can you wait a longer
C(4) Am(4)
Hold me close don't let me fall
C(4) G(8)
You're not here you're already gone
F C F
Please don't leave me hanging on and on and on
C(4) Am(4)
Hold me close don't let me fall
C(4) G(8)
You're not here you're already gone
F(4) C(4) F(8)
Please don't leave me hanging on and on and on
[Bridge]
C(4) Am(4) G(8)
Kept me warm You eased my mind You made me laugh You made me cry
F C F
You saved my life And held my heart in your hands
[Refrain]
C(4) Am(4)
Hold me close don't let me fall
C(4) G(8)
You're not here you're already gone
F C F
Please don't leave me hanging on and on and on
C(4) Am(4)
Hold me close don't let me fall
C(4) G(8)
You're not here you're already gone
F C F
Please don't leave me hanging on and on and on
C F C F
Please don't leave me hanging on and on and on
How to play Hold Me Close
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 F. 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.