Holdin' On To Love
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Intro: Em D G A (2x)
Em D G A
You got the mood of runnin and they are all playnin on the street
Em D G A
Whatever you want to try to say she you never make that trip
Em D G A
She's drinking too much coffee, dance upon the light
Em D G A
Leaving out for the credit cards but they don't buy him time
Em D Em D
She's waiting by the phone now, forget his call
Em D Cm (F C)
If not for the love, I think she fall
Em D Em D G Bm
Don't stop the feeling, you must find a reason to keep holdin' on to love
Em D Em D G Bm
Diamonds and rings don't be a thing if you are not holdin' on to love
(Em D G D)
C Bm
They won't give you a piece of mine
Bb (Am) 3x (Bm) 1x
Or keep you home at night
(Em D) 3x (G A) 1x
Em D G A
all whispering and entertaning in doubts
Em D G A
window to burn a word of mouth
Em D G A
don't care about the "jonsens" or what his husband drives
Em D G A
Everyday she thinks in ways to keep the flame alive
Em D Em D
She's waiting by the phone now, forget his call
Em D Cm (F C)
If not for the love, I think she fall
Em D Em D G Bm
Don't stop the feeling, you must find a reason to keep holdin' on to love
Em D Em D G Bm
Diamonds and rings don't be a thing if you are not holdin' on to love
(Em D G D)
C Bm
They won't give you a piece of mine
Bb (Am) 3x (Bm) 1x
Or keep you home at night
Pre - Solo
Bm | F | Eb | Eb Abm | D | C | F#m Gm | Abm Gm |
Solo: (Em D G A)
Em D Em D
She's waiting by the window, she's better now
Em D Cm (F C)
If not for the love, I think she fall
Em D Em D G Bm
Don't stop the feeling, you must find a reason to keep holdin' on to love
Em D Em D G Bm
Diamonds and rings don't be a thing if you are not holdin' on to love
Em D Em D G Bm
Don't make mistakes, give more than you take if you keep holdin' on to love
Em D Em D G A (Am) 3X Bm 1X
Don't stop believing, keep holdin on to love!
How to play Holdin' On To Love
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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.