Hold My End Up (acoustic)
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Dm Am G
Dm Am G
Dm Am G
Dm Am
The sun fell, another night began.
G Dm
Shots rang out, all the people ran.
Am G
Confident in our innocence.
Dm Am
Promises out in the wilderness.
G Dm Am
I know, I said, I would,
G Dm Am
I know, I said, I would.
G Dm Am
G Dm Am G
Dm Am
The martyred sons of a forgotten fit.
G Dm
Bend a knee for your favorite.
Am G
So foolish in their innocence.
Dm Am
Promises out in the wilderness.
G Dm Am
I know, I said, I would,
G Dm Am
I know, I said, I would,
G
I know
Dm Am G
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
Dm Am G
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
Dm Am G
Dm Am G
Dm Am
It's not too late to turn your back on them.
G Dm
What kind of friend would lead you to your death?
Am G
Don't be foolish in your innocence.
Dm Am
Break the promise in the wilderness.
G Am Dm
I know, you said, you would,
G Am Dm
I know, you said, you would,
Dm Am G
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
Dm Am G
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
Dm Am G
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
Dm Am G
Hold my end, hold my end up, hold my end.
How to play Hold My End Up (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.