Holdin' You
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CAPO 1
VERSE 1:
D A
I dont need whiskey to drown out the pain
Bm G
Or some old umbrella to hold off the rain
D A
Dont have to cross over a river of tears
Em G
All that I need is right here
CHORUS:
D-Dsus2-D G
Holding you holds me together
D-Dsus2-D A-Asus-A
When holding on gets just a little to hard
D
When this tight rope I travel
Am D G E
Begins to unravel and I feel like I'm falling apart
G A D-Dsus2-D
Holding you holds me together
VERSE 2:
D A
You know lifes a freight liner on a runaway track
Bm G
But I'll take the ride knowing that you'll bring me back
D A
No fates too uncertain no distance to far
Em G
As long as your here in my arms
CHORUS:
D-Dsus2-D G
Holding you holds me together
D-Dsus2-D A-Asus-A
When holding on gets just a little to hard
D
When this tight rope I travel
Am D G E
Begins to unravel and I feel like I'm falling apart
G A D-Dsus2-D
Holding you holds me together
BRIDGE:
G G
When ever I hold you tight
G D
This crazy world of mine falls right in place
G G
Whatever the trouble is
G A
You find a way to give back what it takes, Yeahhhh
INSTR: D G D A
D
When this tight rope I travel
Am D G E
Begins to unravel and I feel like I'm falling apart
G A D G
Holding you holds me together
Em A D-Dsus2-Dsus4-D D A D
Holding you holds me together
How to play Holdin' You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.