Hold Me With Both Hands
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C/E Cm/E
Every now and then I get a little bit carried away
Fmaj9 C/E G
Even at my best I feel so far away
C/E Cm/E
Like an anchor on a ship, you keep me close to land
Fmaj9 C/E G
Hold tight baby, hold me with both hands
C/E Cm/E
I’m a wave without an ocean, a risk without a chance to take
Fmaj9 C/E G
A thought without a notion, a love without a heart to break
C/E Cm/E
With all this weight upon me I don’t think that I can stand
Fmaj9 C/E
Hold me baby, hold me with both hands
E7
Wishes come easy, but hope stays far behind
Am7
If only it was easy, if all it would take was time
C/E Cm/E
People don’t see a thing, when they think I’ve got it all
Fmaj9 C/E G
They think I’ve never hit the bottom, they’ve never seen me fall
C/E Cm/E
But you’re the one who knows, you’re the one who understands
Fmaj9 C/E G
When you hold me baby, hold me with both hands
Fmaj9 C/E G
When you hold me baby, hold me with both hands
How to play Hold Me With Both Hands
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/E. 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.