Hold Me
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Capo 5
C
You told me
Am
You’d hold me
F G C
Hold me til the mornin’ light
C
You craved me
Am
You saved me
F G C
Saved me from my own foolish blight
Em Am C
C
You’re gone now
Am
I’m strong now
F G C
Strong enough to cry only at night
C
I see now
Am
It can’t be now
F G
Now that you’re away
F Em Am
And I wish that I could be like the desert
C G Am
He never seems to cry
F Em Am
I wish that I could be like the ocean
C G Am
She never needs to ask why
F
I’m a lonely lady only
Em G
Lonely lady only
C
You told me
Am
You’d hold me
F G C
Hold me til the mornin’ light
C
You craved me
Am
You saved me
F G
Saved me from myself
F Em Am
And I wish that I could be like my father
C G Am
He always knew what was right
F Em Am
I wish that I could be like my mother
C G Am
She always tucked me in tight
F
I’m a lonely lady only
G
Lonely lady only
C
You told me
Am
You’d hold me
F G C
Hold me til the mornin’ light
C
You craved me
Am
You saved me
F G C
Saved me from own foolish blight.
Em Am C
How to play Hold Me
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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.