I will hold my head high
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Intro: C (8x)
C G/B Am
Sometimes the night starts closing in
G F
And I've lost my way home again
C G
I'm running out of places I can turn
C G/B Am
Enemies on every side
G F
Not a friend around for miles
C G
That's the time it really starts to hurt
Am G/B
Beat me up and drag me down
F G
I'll never be afraid
[Refrão] C
I will hold my head high
G/B
Lift my hands to the sky
Am G D/F# D
Rise above all who try to bring me down
F G C
I will hold my head high
C G/B Am
I know you said it'd be okay
G F
Sometimes I question just the same
C G
I wonder if my problems are too small
C G/B Am
Then I look back and realize
G F
All your pain and sacrifice
C G
Oh and how you suffered for us all
Am G/B
Beat me up and drag me down
F G
I'll never be afraid
Chorus
Solo
Am G/B
Beat me up and drag me down
C G/B
And lock me in or keep me out
Am G/B
Whatever they may throw at me
F G
I'll turn into a song for you
Chorus(2x)
How to play I will hold my head high
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.