Holding On
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Abm Bsus2
Just trying to find your way anywhere
E Abm7
But you've come to find you're alone
Abm Bsus2
It's getting dark and you've lost your way
E Abm7
I haven't let you go, as long as you know that..
E
I'm losing what's left of my dignity
Abm
But I'll fight 'til the end for her heart
E
I'll never give up on what's possibly
Abm Bsus2 F#11
For better, for worse, this love must be cursed
Abm Bsus2
Just try to keep your head down
E Abm7
But you come to find that trust has come and gone
Abm Bsus2
Everyone out there is listening
E Abm7
But you don't care at all and you're probably glad to know
E
I'm losing what's left of my dignity
Abm
But I'll fight 'til the end for her heart
E
I'll never give up on what's possibly
Abm Bsus2 F#11
For better, for worse, this love must be cursed
Abm Bsus2
You already let it pass through your lips
F#11
You can't take it back now
Abm Bsus2
You already let it pass through your lips
F#11
You can't take it back
Abm Bsus2
You already let it pass through your lips
F#11
You can't take it back now
Abm Bsus2
You already let it pass through your lips
F#11
You can't take it back, now...
E
I'm losing what's left of my dignity
Abm
But I'll fight 'til the end for her heart
E
I'll never give up on what's possibly
Abm Bsus2 F#11
For better, for worse, this love must be cursed
E Abm
I'm holding on to hope
E Abm
I'm holding on to hope
E
I'm holding on..
Abm
I'm afraid to say she never made it home
Bsus2
Couldn't keep her head on
She was so close
Abm
I'm afraid to say she never made it home..
How to play Holding On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Abm. 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.