Holding On
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[Intro ]E Asus2
E Asus2
Bite my tongue, you wouldn't hear me anyway
E Asus2
Hold my nerve, while I wait for the fires to fade
Bm Asus2 E
I'm seeing every single word you don't say but I feel like I've seen it all
Bm Asus2 E
How come every time you ask me to stay, you're halfway gone?
Asus2 C#m
If this is the easy way out, then why am I finding it hard as hell
Bm Asus2 E
I'm Wide awake waiting for sleep to steal my doubt
Asus2 C#m
And everything we had that hurts has come back to haunt us but ten times worse
Bm Asus2
I'm holding on so tight it hurts
E
So why are we holding on?
*turnaround is the same as intro, with the E from the end of the Chorus followed by the Asus2*
E Asus2
Close my eyes, am I slowly slipping away
E Asus2
If I bide my time I'll get lost like a tear in the rain
Bm Asus2 E
How come every time you ask me to stay you're halfway gone?
Asus2 C#m
If this is the easy way out, then why am I finding it hard as hell
Bm Asus2 E
I'm wide awake waiting for sleep to steal my doubt
Asus2 C#m
And everything we had that hurts has come back to haunt us but ten times worse
Bm Asus2
I'm holding on so tight it hurts
E
So why are we holding on?
Why are we holding on? x4
Repeat Chorus
(last line of the song in the last Chorus)
E
Why I can't let you go
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 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.