Holding On
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Intro
Gm F Eb
Gm F Eb
verse 1
Gm F Eb
Weight of love on my shoulders
Gm F Eb
I thought that it would be easier than this
Gm F Eb
I found my heart had grown colder
Gm F Eb
But the warmth of your kiss, I can't dismiss
Bridge
Gm F Eb
Though my past has left me bruised
Gm F Eb
I ain't hiding from the truth
Gm F Eb Gm/D
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you
[Refrão] Bb
But it's holding on
Gm
And it's holding strong
Gm/D
Even though I tried to make it
Eb Ebm
Played the part, but I can't fake it
Bb
It keeps holding on
Gm
And it's holding strong
Gm/D
Even though I tried to break it
Eb Ebm
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Bridge
Gm F Eb
It's holding on
Gm F Eb
It keeps holding on
Gm F Eb
It's holding on
Gm F Eb
It keeps holding on
verse 2
Gm F Eb
I've seen times that were harder
Gm F Eb
I remember the taste of bitterness
Gm F Eb
Won't you help me, my father?
Gm F Eb
Help me fall in the love that I have missed
Bridge
Gm F Eb
Though my past has left me bruised
Gm F Eb
I ain't hiding from the truth
Gm F Eb Gm/D
When the truth won't let me lie right next to you
[Refrão] Bb
But it's holding on
Gm
And it's holding strong
Gm/D
Even though I tried to make it
Eb Ebm
Played the part, but I can't fake it
Bb
It keeps holding on
Gm
And it's holding strong
Gm/D
Even though I tried to break it
Eb Ebm
Heaven knows that I can't shake it
Bridge
Gm F Eb
It's holding on
Gm F Eb
It keeps holding on
Gm F Eb
It's holding on
Gm F Eb
It keeps holding on
Ending
Bb
How to play Holding On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.