Holding On For Life
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Intro: Bm Bm G A
Bm Bm (guitar comes in)
verse 1:
Bm Bm G A
Bm
Girl, take a seat
Bm
Rest your weary bones
G A
The secret's safe in my hands
Bm
Tell me 'bout the years and
Bm
let me buy an hour
G A
Maybe help me to understand
Pre Chorus:
Bm
Ain't nobody calling
Bm
Ain't nobody home
Em F#
What a lovely day to be lonely
[Refrão]
F#
You're holding on for life
Bm
holding on for life. You're
Bm G A
holding on for love
Bm
You're holding on for life
Bm
holding on for life. You're
Bm G A
holding on for love
Instrumental: Bm Bm G A (2x)
verse 2:
Bm
Light another cigarette,
Bm
Burning in the cold
G A
Waiting on the street for your man
Bm
You're trying not to look so
Bm
young & miserable
G A
You gotta get your kicks while you can
Pre-Chorus:
Bm
and in the lighter corner,
Bm
Sitting on your own
Em F#
What a lovely day to be lonely
[Refrão]
F#
You're holding on for life
Bm
holding on for life. You're
Bm G A
holding on for love
Bm
You're holding on for life
Bm
holding on for life. You're
Bm G A
holding on for love
Bridge:
E
Well you might belong
Cmaj7
To another time
G A
Still you have to carry on here
E Cmaj7
No where else to go and you never know
G A
What to hide and what to show, no.
PreChorus: Bm Bm Em F#
[Refrão]
F#
You're holding on for life
Bm
holding on for life. You're
Bm G A
holding on for love
Bm
You're holding on for life
Bm
holding on for life. You're
Bm G A
holding on for love
Bm Bm Em F#
How to play Holding On For Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.