Hold On
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E (riff) F#m G#m A
E (riff)
Hold on John, John hold on
F#m
It's gonna be alright
G#m A
You gonna win the fight
E
Hold on Yoko, Yoko hold on
F#m
It's gonna be alright
G#m A
You're gonna make the fight
CHORUS #1:
F#m C#m
When you're by yourself
F#m C#m
And there's noone else
F#m C#m
You just have yourself
F#m C#m
And you tell yourself
E (riff) F#m G#m A
Just to hold on (Cookie!)
Hold on world, world hold on
It's gonna be alright
You're gonna see the light
CHORUS #2:
When you're one
Really one
Well you get things done
Like they've never been done
So hold on
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RIFF:
E F#m
E -0------------------------ ---2--2--0---------
B ---2-0-2-------0---2-0----two ---2--2------------
G -------------1---1-----1--quick ---2--2--------2---
D -----------2--------------strums ---4--4----2h4-----
A -------------------------- -------------------
E -0-0-0-0------------------ -0-----------------
(from Plastic Ono Band, 1970)
(sent by Harlan at harlant@hawaii.edu)
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 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.