Ill Hold On
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Verse1:
D2 Bm7 F#m Em7
I can hear a voice telling me to let go, Oh
D2 Em9 D2/F# Em7
And it feels like the light is hiding from my eyes, I'm so lost
Dmaj9 Bm7 F#m Em7
Searching for one bread a day, trying to find my way
Dmaj9 Em7 D2/F# A
But I'll still believe even if I don't see, I'll hold on
[Refrão] Bm7
I'll hold on
Gmaj7 D
When it feels like the prayers have flown away
A2
No matter how long it takes
Bm7
I'll hold on
Gmaj7 D
When I'm standing on my last leg
A2 D Bm7 Dmaj7/F# Em7
I'll keep going, I'll hold on
Verse2:
I can feel the world is changing all around me, Oh
Been waiting all my life for my dreams to come alive, but I know
We can't control when a wish flies away, if it comes back one day
But I'll still believe even if I don't see, I'll hold on
Bridge:
Gmaj7
So when the tears fall down my face
Bm7
And it feels like I'm gon' break
A
When there's no words left to say
Asus2 Em7
I'll lift my hands
Gmaj7
Keeping both my eyes on You
D
Because I know Your words are true
B
You're the strength in all I do
Chorus Key Change:
C#m7
I'll hold on
Amaj7 E
When it feels like the prayers have flown away
B2
No matter how long it takes
C#m7
I'll hold on
Amaj7 D
When I'm standing on my last leg
B2 C#m7 Amaj9 E2 B
I'll keep going, I'll hold on
How to play Ill Hold On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D2. 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.