Hold On Loosely
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[INTRO: ]||: E . . . | B/D# . . . | D . . . | A/C# . . . :||
E B/D# D A/C#
1) You see it all around you - good lovin' gone bad.
E B/D# D A/C#
And usually it's too late when you realize what you had.
C D
And my mind goes back to a girl I left some years ago, who told
me,
E B/D# D A (A/C#-D-E)
"Just Hold On Loosely, but don't let go.
E B/D# D A
If you cling too tightly, you're gonna lose control.
F#m B
Your baby needs someone to believe in
F#m A
And a whole lot of space to breathe in."
E B/D# D A/C#
2) It's so damn easy when your feelings are such
E B/D# D A/C#
To overprotect her, to love her too much.
C D
And my mind goes back to a girl I left some years ago, who told
me,
E B/D# D A (A/C#-D-E)
"Just Hold On Loosely, but don't let go.
E B/D# D A
If you cling too tight, babe, you're gonna lose control.
F#m B
Your baby needs someone to believe in
F#m A
And a whole lot of space to breathe in."
| . . | G D G D | G D G D |
B) Don't let her slip a-
| D A D A | D A D A |
way, sentimental
| G D G D | G D G D |
fool, Don't let your heart get
| D A D A-A#| B . . . |
in her way.
E B/D# D A/C#
3) You see it all around you - good lovin' gone bad.
E B/D# D A/C#
And usually it's too late when you realize what you had.
E B/D# D A (A/C#-D-E)
So Hold On Loosely, but don't let go.
E B/D# D A
If you cling too tight babe, you're gonna lose control.
F#m B
Your baby needs someone to believe in
F#m A
And a whole lot of space to breathe in.
OUTTRO: E B/D# D A (A/C#-D-E)
So Hold On Loosely, but don't let go.
E B/D# D stop
If you cling too tight babe, you're gonna lose it --
A
You're gonna -- lose control.
How to play Hold On Loosely
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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.