Hold On To Me Babe
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CAPO: 4th Fret
Intro: C
As my aching head is begging
F C
For a sleep that will not come
G7
I rise and walk the morning streets again
C
I keep wondering how you're doing
F C
And I wonder where you are
G7 C F
I know I'll be alright, but I don't know when
[Refrão]
C
Hold on to me babe
G7 F
Wherever you may be
C
Hold on to me babe
G C
I'm with you always
There was something locked inside you
F C
Like a secret burning pain
G7
In a prison where you would not let me go
C
I was sure we'd find an answer
F C
'Til I woke and found you gone
G7 C F
What it was I guess I'll never know
[Refrão]
C
Hold on to me babe
G7 F
Wherever you may be
C
Hold on to me babe
G C
I'm with you always
I keep hanging on to something
F C
Though I don't know what it is
G7
At least I know the sound of my own name
C
And I work as hard as ever
F C
And I see the same old friends
G7 C F
But something deep inside is not the same
[Refrão]
C
Hold on to me babe
G7 F
Wherever you may be
C
Hold on to me babe
G C
I'm with you always
As my aching head is begging
F C
For a sleep that will not come
G7
I rise and walk the morning streets again
C
And I keep wondering how you're doing
F C
And I wonder where you are
G7 C F
I know I'll be alright, I don't know when
[Refrão]
C
Hold on to me babe
G7 F
Wherever you may be
C
Hold on to me babe
G C
I'm with you always
How to play Hold On To Me Babe
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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.