Hold On
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spoken
C
Hey, ok stop
Am Em F
You’re being a jerk now wait
C
Do you play the riff twice and then I go in
Am
Ok, ready
Em F
I’m so embarrassed, I don’t know
Go
sung
C
Make it to the end
Am Em F
It will better you very soon, oh yeah
C
Rely on your friends
They’ll get you through
Am Em F
They’re there for you, oh yeah
C Cmaj7 F
Ho - ld on
C
And suddenly you find your way
Cmaj7 F
Ho - ld on
C
Till yesterday is far away
C
Don’t let it get you down
Am Em F
It will bury you, very soon, oh yeah
C
Come into your own
And then let it go
Am Em F
Don’t you know, oh yeah
C Cmaj7 F
Ho - ld on
C
And suddenly you find your way
Cmaj7 F
Ho - ld on
C
Till yesterday is far away
G Dm
When you’ve had enough of everything
G
All is left is let it go
C Cmaj7 F
Ho - ld on
C
And suddenly you find your way
Cmaj7 F
Ho - ld on
C
Till yesterday is far away
C Cmaj7 F
Ho - ld on
C
And suddenly you find your way
Cmaj7 F
Ho - ld on
C - once
Till yesterday is far away
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 C. 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.