Holding On
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(Chords: F, Em, C, D) Repeat all chords 6 times, slightly softer each time.
F Em
You stole my heart
C D
The first time that I saw your face
F
It was the start
Em
Of a never ending love
C D
I never knew I was worthy of
(Interrupt the chord half way through with a repetition of the same chord, as written.
If you don't understand, listen to the song again)
F F
And I knew that when I told her
Em Em
I could see us growing older
C C
From the confusion in my head
D D
It was the truest thing I've said
F F
I keep holding on
Em Em
Holding on
C C
Holding on
D
To you
F Em
We all have scars
C
That tell the story of the worlds
D
That we have seen
D
You got the stuff
C
The trials that we've been through
F
You got me, girl
Em
And I got you
F
And when I feel insecure
Em
You do your best to reassure
C
All my worries and my fears
D
Will be gone
F
I will crawl a million miles for you
Em
It will never be enough
C
To know it's just
D
Just too strong
F F
I keep holding on
Em Em
I keep holding on
C C
I keep holding on
D D
To you
F F
Holding on
Em Em
Just holding on
C C
Holding on
D D
To you
Interlude: F, Em, C, D
Em F
This love is driving me crazy
C D
This love is driving me crazy
Em F
I keep holding on
C D
To you
F Em
Can't let go
C D
No, I can't let go
F Em
I keep holding on
C D
Keep holding on to you
F Em C D
Can't let go
F Em C D
Can't let go
F
I keep holding on
Em
I keep holding on
C
I keep holding on
D
To you
F
Holding on to you
Em
I keep holding on
C
I keep holding on
D
To you
F
I keep holding on
Em
I keep holding on
C D
To you
How to play Holding On
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 F. 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.