Hold On Tight
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Capo 1
Intro:
G C G G
G
I've been selling my name
C G
For the sake of who knows
G
I've been trying to explain
C G
How it's all gonna go
C
I don't take my life
G
For granted
G
I've been waking up tight
C G
Day after day
G
Hope is taking it's time
C G
To go my way
C G
But I don't take my life for granted
Em
I'm gonna hold on tight
D G
To what I've been handed
C G
Oh
G
I'll try not to complain
C G
About the things I have lost
G
Cause when you have something great
C G
That just means there's a greater loss
G
So when you look at yourself
C G
Tell me who do you see
Em
Is it the person you been
D C G
Or the person you're gonna be
C G
Don't take your life for granted
C G
Don't take your life for granted
Em
Why don't you hold on tight
D G
To what you've been handed
G
Oh
C G
Oh Oh Oh
G
Oh
C G
Oh Oh Oh
Em D
Oh
C G
Oh Oh Oh
Em D G
Oh Oh Oh
C G
Don't take your life for granted
C G
Don't take your life for granted
C Em
Don't take your life for granted
Em
Why don't you hold on tight
D C G
To what you've been handed
Em D G
Cause you just don't know how long you will have it
How to play Hold On Tight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.