Holdin It Down
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[Intro ]
Em G C Em G C
[Verso 1]
Em G
There's still only four digits in our population
C
We're still keepin' things just the way God made it
Em G
There's been some old city folks tryna come in to change it
C
Wouldn't trade them square forty fields for one inch of pavement
Em G
We're still hollerin' up in them hills
C
A reckon that we always will
[Refrão]
Em G C
We're still keepin' them parking lot half-ton circled on up
Em
Still lightin' that fire with a diesel filled cup
G
Like my daddy done it and had his daddy did
C
Still thinkin' this way of livin's gettin' as good as it gets
Em G
If you ever thought about never leavin' your little town
C Em G C
Keepin' them roots in the ground, well, keep holdin' it down
[Verso 2]
Em G
There's still thirty-fives rollin' down the blacktop
C
Still ridin' 'round this little bitty map dot
Em G
And you can finally set the corner for a case of 'em
C
'Cause nothin' changed from the days when we knew nothin' but
[Refrão]
Em G C
Keepin' them parking lot half-ton circled on up
Em
Still lightin' that fire with a diesel filled cup
G
Like my daddy done it and had his daddy did
C
Still thinkin' this way of livin's gettin' as good as it gets
Em G
If you ever thought about never leavin' your little town
C Em
Keepin' them roots in the ground, well, keep holdin' it down
Guitar Solo
Em G C Em G C
[Ponte]
Em
So keep holdin' it down
G
'Cause you're proud of where you came from
C
Holdin' it down, it's the way that you were raised up
[Refrão]
Em G C
Keepin' them parking lot half-ton circled on up
Em
Still lightin' that fire with a diesel filled cup
G
Like my daddy done it and had his daddy did
C
Still thinkin' this way of livin's gettin' as good as it gets
Em G
If you ever thought about never leavin' your little town
C Em G C
Keepin' them roots in the ground, well, keep holdin' it down
Outro
Em G C
Keep holdin' it down
How to play Holdin It Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.