Hold On
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[Intro]
G Em7 A7 D7 G Em7 A7 D7
[Chorus]
G
Well well, (well well)
D7
Hold on (hold on)
G C
I know it won’t be long
G
Until we reach that city, (in the air)
D7
He went to prepare (to prepare)
G
Well well, (well well)
D7
Pray up, (pray up)
G C
And always look up
G
Look for my savior
A7 D7 G C G
Coming back here in the clouds ouds ouds
[Verse]
G
Well trials and troubles and your daily routine
D7 G7
Can get you side tracked if you know what I mean
G C7
But my Lord Jesus he’s mighty and strong
G
He can fix your troubles and it won’t take long
[Chorus]
G
Well well, (well well)
D7
Hold on (hold on)
G C
I know it won’t be long
G
Until we reach that city, (in the air)
D7
He went to prepare (to prepare)
G
Well well, (well well)
D7
Pray up, (pray up)
G C
And always look up
G
Look for my savior
A7 D7 G C G
Coming back here in the clouds ouds ouds
[Solo]
G Em7 A7 D7 G Em7 A7 D7
[Verse]
G
Well Jesus left but he’ll be back one day
D7 G
So, until then you have a chance to pray
C7
He went to build a place for you and me
G
Where we’ll live together for eternity
[Chorus]
G
Well well, (well well)
D7
Hold on (hold on)
G C
I know it won’t be long
G
Until we reach that city, (in the air)
D7
He went to prepare (to prepare)
G
Well well, (well well)
D7
Pray up, (pray up)
G C
And always look up
G
Look for my savior
A7 D7 G C G
Coming back here in the clouds ouds ouds
[Outro]
G A7 D7 G G
Look for my savior coming back in the clouds
How to play Hold On
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 G. 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.