Holding
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
2nd traste
From the album "Aereo-Plain" (1971)
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/gN1EBG5YMfA
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/70r42JVnEEElDBUxYbuyLg?si=921c04ae450a4067
Capo on 2nd fret. If you want to play without capo, you can set the "Transpose" button
on +2.
[Intro]
| D |
| D A7sus4 F#7 | Bm G F#7 | Bm Em7 A7sus4 | D A7sus4 |
| D A7sus4 F#7 | Bm G F#7 | Bm Em7 A7sus4 | D A7sus4 |
[Verse 1]
D A7sus4 F#7 Bm G
Now you asked was I holding, I said why no I'm not holding
F#7 Bm Em7 A7sus4 D A7sus4
I thought you were holding, it's true
D A7sus4 F#7 Bm G
So here you're not holding, you thought I was holding
F#7 Bm Em7 A7sus4 D A7sus4
My dear, what on Earth will we do
[Verse 2]
D A7sus4 F#7 Bm G
Now you know when I'm holding, there's no need you holding
F#7 Bm Em7 A7sus4 D A7sus4
And you know the same about me
D A7sus4 F#7 Bm G
And if you run out before I run out
F#7 Bm Em7 A7sus4 D A7sus4
You know you can get some from me
[Interlude]
| D A7sus4 F#7 | Bm G F#7 | Bm Em7 A7sus4 | D A7sus4 |
| D A7sus4 F#7 | Bm G F#7 | Bm Em7 A7sus4 | D A7sus4 |
[Verse 3]
D A7sus4 F#7 Bm G
But if you ain't got none and if I ain't got none
F#7 Bm Em7 A7sus4 D A7sus4
Let's go find some other head
D A7sus4 F#7 Bm G
Find out if they're holding, get down and start rolling
F#7 Bm Em7 A7sus4 D A7sus4
And smoke what they're holding instead
[Outro]
| D A7sus4 F#7 | Bm G F#7 | Bm Em7 A7sus4 | D A7sus4 |
| D A7sus4 F#7 | Bm G F#7 | Bm Em7 A7sus4 | D |
How to play Holding
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.