Hold The Sun
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[Verso 1]B G#
If I could, I would kiss you
C#m F#
The body doesn't lie
B G#
I'd hold you like soft water
C#m F#
Holds the Sun against the sky
E B
I know that she loves you
D#7 G#m
So I wouldn't dare to try
C#m F#
Hold you like soft water
B
Holds the sky
[Verso 2]B G#7
I'll turn in my lips
C#m F#
My heavy hands and say goodbye
B G#
'Cause I can't hear you moan
C#m F#
And I can't hear you sigh
E B
I can't think about the singer
D#7 G#m
With her hand against your thigh
C#m F#
When all I want's to hold you
B
Like the Sun holds the sky
[Verso 3] B G#7
I see the night has crept through your hair
C#m F#
To settle in your eyes
B G#7
And I know until I break it
C#m F#
The tension will only rise
E B
So here I will declare it
D#7 G#m
In a low but desperate cry
C#m F#
I wanna hold you like soft water
G#m
Holds the sky
C#m F#
I wanna hold you like soft water
B E B
Holds the sky
How to play Hold The Sun
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.