Hold On
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Intr: (Am Em C G D C D) 2x
Am C/G
Look in the mirror and tell me
D/F# F G
Just what you see
Am C/G
What have the years of your life
D
Taught you to be
F G
Innocence dyin' in so many ways
F Em
Things that you dream of are lost
D B7
Lost in the haze
Chorus
Em D
Hold on, baby, hold on
C/G D
'Cause it's closer than you think
Am D
And you're standing on the brink
Em D
Hold on, baby, hold on
C/G D
'Cause there's something on the way
Am D E E4 E
Your tomorrow's not the same as today
Am C/G
Don't you recall what you felt
D F G
When you weren't alone
Am C/G
Someone who stood by your side
D
A face you have known
F G
Where do you run when it's too much to bear
F Em
Who do you turn to in need
D B7
When nobody's there
Chorus
Am C/G
Outside your door He is waiting
D F G
Waiting for you
Am C/G
Sooner or later you know
D
He's got to get through
F G
No hesitation and no holding back
F Em
Let it all go and you'll know
D B7
You're on the right track
Chorus
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 Am. 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.