Hold On
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Intro
F Bb F
F Bb F
[Verso 1]
F
There was a young soldier
Bb
He thought he could live forever
F
He married a teacher
Bb
Who took him for worse or better
C
She was true to her man
Bb C Bb
Who was sent to a land full of danger
C
His head in the sand
Bb C
And his life in the hands of a stranger
[Refrão]
F
Hold on, hold on, hold on together
Bb F
Hold on, hold on
F
Hold on, hold on, lean on each other
Bb
The world has gone colder
F
We can make it together
[Verso 2]
F
I once met a man
Bb
Who said that his journey was ended
Am F
And that his heart
Bb
Was broken and could not be mended
C
The young politician
Bb C Bb
So busily learning his lies
C
He couldn't begin
Bb C
To hide all the shame in his eyes
[Refrão]
F
Hold on, hold on, hold on together
Bb F
Hold on, hold on
F
Hold on, hold on, lean on each other
Bb
The world has gone colder
F
We can make it together
F Bb F
F Bb F
[Verso 3]
F
I saw people riot
Bb
I swear that the streets were a-swimmin'
F
In the blood of the men
Bb
That mixed with the tears of the women
C
It's makin' me cry
Bb C Bb
Till I can't breathe any longer
C
I'm wonderin' why
Bb C
Our hearts wouldn't beat any stronger
[Refrão]
F
Hold on, hold on, hold on together
Bb F
Hold on, hold on
F
Hold on, hold on we need on each other
Bb
The world has gone colder
F
We can make it together
[Refrão]
F
Hold on, hold on, hold on together
Bb F
Hold on, hold on
F
Hold on, hold on we need on each other
Bb
The world has gone colder
F Bb F
We can make it together
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 F. 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.