Holdin' On
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Dm7
I'm holdin' on I'm just holdin' on
Gm7 Dm7
Hey, hey Ohhh, holdin' on
A7 Dm7 A7
I was really wrong Now she's really gone
Dm7
I used to hold her
I'm never let her down
When she needed me
I was always around
Gm7
But hey, that's all over now
A7
I was really wrong
Dm7 A7
Now she's really gone
Gm7
When temptation found me
Wicked water had its way
Dm7
Day turned into night
Night turned into day
Gm7
And then I read my fortune
In the bottom of a glass
E7/9+
It said, "She's leavin' you."
A7
"You've had your last chance!"
Dm7
I'm warning you, brother
Take my advice
Gm7
Love your woman
Morning, noon, and night
A7
Or you'll end up all alone
G7
Like me in an empty room
Dm7 A7
Just holdin' on
Dm7 A7
Just holdin' on
(solo)
Gm7
Ohhh, When temptation found me
Wicked water had its way
Dm7
Day turned into night
Night turned into day
Gm7
And then I read my fortune
In the bottom of a glass
E7/9+
It said, "She's leavin' you."
A7
"You've had your last chance!"
Dm7
I'm warning you, brother
Take my advice
Gm7
Love your woman
Morning, noon, and night
A7
Or you'll end up all alone
G7
Like me in an empty room
Dm7 A7
Just holdin' on
Dm7 A7
Just holdin' on
(Solo)
How to play Holdin' On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm7. 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.