Hold On Hippie Dance
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Intro: A C#m D A
A
Lately you're too serious.
C#m D A C#m D
You're growing up, and you can't take it.
A
You put yourself inside a box
C#m D A C#m D
And realize that you can't shake it.
F#m Bm D
You're comfortable with your old life.
Bm D A D
You're bored to death, but you can't let it go.
F#m D
You're fighting all your fears inside.
Bm D A E
Your heart it runs, but you don't follow.
A
You hold on.
D F#m A
You're holding on to what you can.
F#m
You hold on.
D F#m Bm
You're holding on, but when you can't.
F#m D
You just let go,
D A
And do your hippie dance.
A C#m D A
A
Wait to find a crazy ride.
C#m D A C#m D
You see the road, but you don't take it.
F#m Bm D Bm
You fight to lead a different life.
D A E
You won't change it.
A
You hold on.
D F#m A
You're holding on to what you can.
F#m
You hold on.
D F#m Bm
You're holding on, but when you can't.
F#m D
You just let go,
D A
And do your hippie dance.
A C#m D A
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
A C#m D A
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Bm F#m D
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
A
You hold on.
D F#m A
You're holding on to what you can.
F#m
You hold on.
D F#m Bm
You're holding on, but when you can't.
F#m D
You just let go,
D Bm
Yeah, when you can't
F#m D
Will you let go,
D A
And do your hippie dance?
A C#m D A
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
A C#m D A
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Bm F#m D
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
A
Lately you're too serious.
C#m D
You're growing up, and you can't take it.
How to play Hold On Hippie Dance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.