Hole In My Hand
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[INTRO ]
G5 F5 G5 F5 Dm
VERSE1
Gm GmM7 Gm7
See the marker stone, see the heavy load
Cm
See the burden on my head…hum…
Gm GmM7 Cm
See I can’t move on with my lantern gone
G#
I need you only friend to shine in me
PRE-Chorus
D# Cm
And I’m not afraid to show my heart
D# D
I’m not afraid to let you start in my life again
Chorus
Gm F D#
With a hole in my hand, and a strength to my stand
D#m7/D Cm D
With a flame in my heart, burn in me again
Gm F D#
With a hole in my hand, and a strength to my stand
D#m7/D Cm D
With a flame in my heart, burn in me again
D# D
With a hole in my hand, with a hole in my hand…
VERSE2
Gm Gm7 Gm7
See the ropes are long and they hold on strong
Cm (Csus2)
To tie me to the end…gone
Gm Gm7 Cm
See I can’t move on with my freedom gone
G#
I need you only friend to set me free
PRE-Chorus
D# Cm
And I’m not afraid to show my heart
D# D
I’m not afraid to let you start in my life again
Chorus...
How to play Hole In My Hand
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G5. 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.