Holding Back The Fire
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Capo 2
Intro: Em Am C
Em Am C
Come on and open this door
Em Am C
I know that you're craving for more
Em Am
so why'd you think you and your heart
C Em Am C
will just fall apart, but open and restore
Em Am C
Belonging is burning a hole
Em Am C
I can hear the call in your soul
Em Am C
and it's calling cause out of sight is not out of mind
Em Am C Em Am C
and friends are still the light, somewhere deep inside
Em Am C
You make the days feel so cold and so lonely
Em Am C
though the sun's rised and arrived in your heart
Em Am C
you're holding back the fire
Em Am C
you're holding by yourself
Em Am C
you're holding back your life
Em Am C
while you're drowning, drowning
Em Am C
You need to get rid of the fears
Em Am C
stop doubt to limber's into tears
Em Am C
cause there's no reason to crawl just stay on the ground
Em Am C Em Am C
so raise and face the fears, get up and take these steps
Em Am C
You make the days feel so cold and so lonely
Em Am C
though the sun's rised and arrived in your heart
Em Am C
you're holding back the fire
Em Am C
you're holding by yourself
Em Am C
you're holding back your life
Em Am C
while you're drowning, drowning
Em Am C
It's not that you don't know what to do
Em Am C
it's not that your heart feels lost or slow
Em Am C
it's not that you don't know what to do
Em Am C
it's not that your heart feels lost or slow
Em Am C
You make the days feel so cold and so lonely
Em Am C
though the sun's rised and arrived in your heart
Em Am C
you're holding back the fire
Em Am C
you're holding by yourself
Em Am C
you're holding back your life
Em Am C
while you're drowning, drowning
How to play Holding Back The Fire
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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.