I Hold On
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Intro: Am F C (2x)
Am
Its just an old beat up truck
F
Some say that I should trade up
C
Now that I got some jangle in my pocket
Am
But what they dont understand
F
Is its the miles that make a man
C
I wouldnt trade that thing in for a rocket
Am
What they dont know is my dad and me
F
We drove her out to Tennessee
C G
And shes still here and now hes gone
Dm F C
So I hold on
Am
Its just an old beat up box
F
Its rusty strings across the top
C
It probly dont look like much to you
Am
But these dents and scratches in the wood
F
Yea thats what makes it sound so good
C
To me its better than brand new
Am
Yea see this here flat top guitar
F
Has had my back in a million bars
C G
Singing every country song
Dm F C
So I hold on
[Refrão]
F C
To the things, I believe in
G Am
My faith, your love, our freedom
F
To the things I can count on
C G
To keep me going strong
Am F C
Yeah I hold on
Am F C
I hold on
F
Like the stripes to the flag
C G
Like a boy to his dad
F C G
I cant change who I am, right or wrong
Am F C x
So I hold on
Am
Baby lookin at you right now
F
There aint never been no doubt
C
Without you Id be nothing
Am F
So if you ever worry about, me walkin out
C
Yeah let me tell you something
Am F C
I hold on
Am F C
I hold on
Can you hear me baby
Am F C
I hold on
Am F C
I hold on
[Refrão]
F C
To the things, I believe in
G Am
My faith, your love, our freedom
F
To the things I can count on
C G
To keep me going strong
F C
To the things, I believe in
G Am
My faith, your love, our freedom
F
To the things I can count on
C G
To keep me going strong
Am F C
Yea I hold on
Am F C
I hold on
Repeat til end
How to play I Hold 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.