I Wanna Hold You
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[Intro ]
E A E A E A E
[Verso 1]
E
I can't escape, emotions tell the tale
E
It's give and take, love isn't always fair
E
People will stop and stare what we've got we don't have to share
A
No damage done, there's more to come
C#m F#
And I've been dreaming so long
[Refrão]
E A E A E A E
I wanna hold you I really must confess
E A E A E A E A
Because I told you you're not like the rest oh no
Interlude
E
[Verso 2]
E
Now we've begun, something that's oh so real
E
We're in for fun, something we can't conceal
E
Just forget what people say it doesn't matter anyway
A
No damage done, there's more to come
C#m F#
And I've been dreaming so long
[Refrão]
E A E A E A E
I wanna hold you I really must confess
E A E A E A E A
Because I told you you're not like the rest oh no
[Ponte]
D E D E
Oh no! You're not like the rest (alright)
D E D
Listen to me baby girl, girl, here it comes
{Solo}
E A E A E A E A
E A E A E A E A
[Verso 3]
E
Every time I look at you I know just what I want to do
A
No damage done, let's have some fun
C#m F#
I'm tired of dreaming now
[Refrão]
E A E A E A E
I wanna hold you I really must confess
E A E A E A E A
Because I told you you're not like the rest oh no
E A E A E A E
I wanna hold you I really must confess
E A E A E A E A
Because I told you you're not like the rest oh no
E A E A E A E
I wanna hold you I really must confess
E A E A E A E A
Because I told you you're not like the rest oh no
E A E A E A E
I wanna hold you I really must confess
E A E A E A E A
Because I told you you're not like the rest oh no
How to play I Wanna Hold You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.