Hold Me Down
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Intro:
Em Gmaj7/D | Em Gmaj7/D |
(add djembe)
Em D | Em D |
verse 1
Em D
Holding up tight in a drunken haze
Em D Em D | Em D
Shutting out light to stop the day from taking hold
Em D
You cling to me with bloody hands
Em D Em D | Em D
Playing my part, this martyr's dance, it gets so old
[Refrão]Cmaj7
Hold me down
D G D/F# | Em D
If you have to drown, I will drown with you
C D
If you have to burn, I'll burn in hell with you
INTERLUDE 1
Em D | Em D |
verse 2
Em D
I've put to death a hundred times
Em D Em D | Em D |
Ghosts that haunt your weary mind as darkness grows
Em D
Then love breaks through your bitter stare
Em D Em D | Em D |
With all my strength I cannot bear to let you go
[Refrão]Cmaj7
Hold me down
D G D/F# | Em D
If you have to drown, I will drown with you
C D
If you have to burn, I'll burn in hell with you
BRIDGE
Am7 Em D G D6/F#
If I can't pull you up to breathe with me again,
Am7 Em D
Then your pain is mine to share tonight
This fight will take us
INTERLUDE 2
Em D | Em D | Em7 D | Em D |
FINAL Chorus
Cmaj7
Hold me down
D G D/F# | Em D
If you have to drown, I will drown with you
C D
If you have to burn, I'll burn in hell with you
Cmaj7 D
I'll burn in hell with you
Cmaj7 D
I'll burn in hell with you
OUTRO
Em D | Em D | Em D | Em D |
Em D | Em D | Em D | Em D | n.c.
How to play Hold Me Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.