Hostage
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verse 1
Am C F
I wanna be alone
Am C F
Alone with you, does that make sense?
Am C F
I wanna steal your soul
Am C F
And hide you in my treasure chest
verse 2
Am C F
I don't know what to do
Am C F
To do with your kiss on my neck
Am C F
I don't know what feels true
Am C F
But this feels right so stay a sec
Am C F
Yeah, you feel right so stay a sec
[Refrão]
E7 C F
And let me crawl inside your veins
Bm F
I'll build a wall, give you a ball and chain
Dm
It's not like me to be so mean
F
You're all I wanted
Dm F
Just let me hold you
Am C F Am C F
like a hostage
verse 3
Am C F
Gold on your fingertips
Am C F
Fingertips against my cheek
Am C F
Gold leaf across your lips
Am C F
Kiss me until I can't speak
verse 4
Am C F
Gold chain beneath your shirt
Am C F
The shirt that you let me wear home
Am C F
Gold's fake and real love hurts
Am C F
And nothing hurts when I'm alone
Am C F
When you're with me and we're alone
[Refrão]
E7 C F
And let me crawl inside your veins
Bm F
I'll build a wall, give you a ball and chain
Dm
It's not like me to be so mean
F
You're all I wanted
Dm F
Just let me hold you
Dm F
let me hold you
Am C F Am C F
like a hostage
Am C F Am C F
like a hostage
How to play Hostage
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 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.