Hold The Line
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F#m A/C# Bm7/D E Esus4 E {2 times}
F#m C#m D E
F#m C#m D E
E C#m Cm
Bm C#m F#m C#m Cm Bm
It's not in the way that you hold me
Bm C#m F#m C#m Cm Bm
It's not in the way you say you care
Bm C#m Dmaj7 E C#m Cm Bm
It's not in the way you've been treating my friends
Bm C#m Dmaj7 E C#m Cm
It's not in a way that you stayed till the end,
Bm C#m D
It's not in the way you look or the things
E
That you say that you'll do
F#m C#m D E
Hold the line
F#m C#m D E
Love isn't always on time Oh oh oh
F#m C#m D E
Hold the line
F#m C#m D E C#m Cm Bm
Love isn't always on time Oh oh oh
It's not in the words that you told me, girl
It's not in the way you say you're mine, ooh
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It's not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things
That you say that you'll do
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time Oh oh oh
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time Oh oh oh
F#m C#m D E {8 times, then}
E C#m Cm Bm
It's not in the words that you told me
It's not in the way you say you're mine, ooh
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It's not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things
That you say that you'll do
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time Oh oh oh
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time {Love isn't always on time}
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time {Love isn't always - Love isn't always on time}
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time Oh oh oh
How to play Hold The Line
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 F#m. 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.