Hold me down
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Verse 1:
C# B C# B
I dont make everyone happy, and its okay, its okay, and its okay
C# B C# B
I been through this before, its nothin new, its nothin new, its nothin new
Chorus:
C# B` C#
I dont know why everytime I wanna fly, somebody always tries to hold me down,
B A C# B
hold me down yeah Im losin my faith every single time I try, no one is on my
C# B A
side, dont let me drown, let me drown
Little Riff after Chorus:
B--9------------------------------------------------------------------------
G---8-6-4---4-6-8-10-6-4--6>8--6---4------------------------------
Verse 2:
C# B C#
Dont worry about what you?ve done now, cuz its okay, its okay
B C# B
and its okay yeah, yeah, its a test to see how much you
C# B
can take its nothin new, its nothin new, and its nothin new
Chorus
Pre Chorus:
C# B C# B A
I am drowning I am sinking
C# B C#
I am drowning, I am sinking, Why wont someone help me
B A
why wont someone help me?!?
Chorus
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 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.