Holding Back The Years
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Holding back the Em9years A
Thinking of the Em9fear I've had so longA
When somebody Em9hears A
Listen to the Em9fear that's gone A
Wrangled by the wishes of fater
Open for the arms of mater
Get to me but sooner or later
Holding back the years
Chance for me escape from all I'm gone
Holding back the tears
'Cause nothing here is wrong
I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all those years
Nothing had the chance to be good
Nothing ever could, yeah, oh, well
Em7I'll keep Aholding on
Em7I'll keep Aholding on
Em7I'll keep Aholding on
Em7I'll keep Aholding on, there's still time
Well I've wasted all my tears
Wasted all of those years
And nothing had the chance to be good
'Cause nothing ever could, oh, oh
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on
Holding, holding, holding ah la la la
I say ooh yeah
That's all I have today
It's all I have to say
How to play Holding Back The Years
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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.