Hold Me Down
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Am G F G
My demons are begging me to open up my mouth
Am G F G
I need them mechanically make the words come out
Am G F G
They fight me, vigorous and angry, watch them pounce
Am G F G
They light me licking up the flames they bring about
Am G
I sold my soul to a three-piece
F G Am
And he told me I was holy
G
He's got me down on my knees
F G
But it's the devil that's tryna
Am G
Hold me down, hold me down
F
Sneaking out the back door,
G
Make no sound
Am G
Knock me out, knock me out
F G
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Am G
Hold me down, hold me down
F G
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Am G
Knock me out, knock me out
F G
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Am G F G
I'm selfish, taking what I want and call it mine
Am G F G
I'm helpless, clinging to a little bit of spine
Am G F G
They rush me, telling me I'm running out of time
Am G F G
They shush me, walking me across a fragile line
Am G
I sold my soul to a three-piece
F G Am
And he told me I was holy
G
He's got me down on my knees
F G
But it's the devil that's tryna
Am G
Hold me down, hold me down
F
Sneaking out the back door,
G
Make no sound
Am G
Knock me out, knock me out
F G
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Am G
Hold me down, hold me down
F G
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Am G
Knock me out, knock me out
F G
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Am G F G
Hold me down now
Am G
Hold me down now
F G
Hold me down now
Am G
I sold my soul to a three-piece
F G Am
And he told me I was holy
G
He's got me down on my knees
F G
But it's the devil that's tryna
Am G
Hold me down, hold me down
F
Sneaking out the back door,
G
Make no sound
Am G
Knock me out, knock me out
F G
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Am G
Hold me down, hold me down
F G
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Am G
Knock me out, knock me out
F G
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
How to play Hold Me Down
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 Am. 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.