Holding On
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Intro: Am C Fmaj7
Verse 1:
Am C Fmaj7
It's only cost me everything I had to give
Am C Fmaj7
It's only cost me everything I love
Am C Fmaj7
And though it's not the way I'd choose to live
Am C Fmaj7
I've come to far now to give up
Pre-Chorus:
Am C Fmaj7 Fmaj7
And I walk through my days like this and I take it as it comes
Am C Fmaj7
G G7
Through my days like this but I'm holding on
[Refrão] Am C Dm
I give my hope, I gave my heart, until the two were torn apart
Am C F
I pray tomorrow finds me back where I belong
Am C Dm
F
I gave my heart, I gave my blood, and sill I stand against the flood.
Am C F
I'm holding on, holding on, I'm holding on
Intro:
Verse 2:
Am C Fmaj7
There's loneliness beyond the crowds and wandering.
Am C Fmaj7
There's so much in between our hearts and hands
Pre-Chorus:
Am C Fmaj7
And I walk through my days like this
Am
And I take it as it comes
C Fmaj7
Through my days like this
G G7
And I'm holding on
Quick fill: E E7 Am C
Bridge:
Am C
If I don't have the strength to make it through
C
If I'm swept away or torn in two
F E E E7 Am C
At least I'd die without regret
F G G7
And know I lived my life with every breath
[Refrão] Am C Dm Dsus2
I give my hope, I gave my heart, until the two were torn apart
Am C F
I pray tomorrow finds me back where I belong
Am C Dm
F
I gave my heart, I gave my blood, and sill I stand against the flood.
Am C F
I'm holding on, holding on, I'm holding on
How to play Holding On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.