Hold On Til May
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Intro:
G Ab Eb Bb (2x)
F G D Bb (2x)
Absus2 Gm (Eb)
She sits up high surrounded by the sun
Absus2
One million branches and she loves every one
Gm (Eb)
"Mom and dad, did you search for me?
I've been up here so long I'm going crazy"
Ab Bb Gm Cm
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
Ab Bb
I heard the train shake the windows
Gm Cm
You screamed over the sound
Ab Bb
And as we own this night
Gm Cm
I put your body to the test with mine
Ab Bb
This love was out of control
Eb
3-2-1 where did it go?
Absus2
Now don't be crazy
Bb
Yes now of course you can stay here.
Gm
Been in a touring band for going on ten years.
"Big deal," she said, "I guess you're official"
Cm Off
I only said it 'cause I know what it's like to feel
Burned out
Ab
It gets you down,
Bb
We've all been there sometimes
Cm
But tonight I'll make you feel beautiful once again
Ab Bb Gm Cm
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
Ab Bb
I heard the train shake the windows
Gm Cm
You screamed over the sound
Ab Bb
And as we own this night
Gm Cm
I put your body to the test with mine
Ab Bb
This love was out of control
Eb
3-2-1 where did it go?
Eb G
If I were you, I'd put that away
Ab
See, you're just wasted
And thinking about the past again
Eb
Darling you'll be okay
And she said,
Lindsey:
Eb G
"If you were me, you'd do the same
Ab
'Cause I can't take anymore
I'll draw the shades and close the door
Eb
Everything's not alright and I would rather..."
Ab Bb Gm Cm
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
Ab Bb
I heard the train shake the windows
Gm Cm
You screamed over the sound
Ab Bb
And as we own this night
Gm Cm
I put your body to the test with mine
Ab Bb
This love was out of control
Eb
Tell me where did it go?
How to play Hold On Til May
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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.