Mango - Hold You Tight
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Burn a candle in the window
Cmaj7 Dm7
Let me know you want me home
Cmaj7 Dm7
I can’t remember why I left you
Cmaj7 Dm7 F G*
I don’t know why I went out on my own
[Break]
Cmaj7 Dm7
e|-----------------|--1--1—-1--h3--p1--------|
B|-----------------|--1--1-------------3--1--|
G|-----------------|--2--2-------------------| x2
D|-----2--2--2--2--|-------------------------|
A|--3--3--3--3--3--|-------------------------|
E|-----------------|-------------------------|
[Verse 2]
Cmaj7 Dm7
Cast a light across the water
Cmaj7 Dm7
Make it brighter than the stars
Cmaj7 Dm7
To guide me home through rain and darkness
Cmaj7 Dm7 F G*
I long to hold you in my arms
[Bridge]
Dm7 G Am C
Memories of your smile make me happy for a while
Dm7 G E E7* Am Am7 F
But, I need to find a way to spark the flames of yesterday
[Chorus]
C G Dm Am
I didn’t know how much you meant when we built our lives together
C G Dm Am
I didn’t listen when you said, that our love would be forever
F G C Em Am Am Am
But, now I understand that no one else can love me better
F G* F G*
I’m finally seeing clearly and I hope you can forgive me
F G C F G*
Now, all I want to do is hold you tight
[Interlude]
Cmaj7 Dm7
e|-----------------|--1--1—-1--h3--p1--------|
B|-----------------|--1--1-------------3--1--|
G|-----------------|--2--2-------------------| x3
D|-----2--2--2--2--|-------------------------|
A|--3--3--3--3--3--|-------------------------|
E|-----------------|-------------------------|
Cmaj7 Dm7 F G*
e|-----------------|--1--1--1--3-------------|
B|-----------------|--1--1--1--3-------------|
G|-----------------|--2--2--2--4-------------|
D|-----2--2--2--2--|--------3--5-------------|
A|--3--3--3--3--3--|--------3--5-------------|
E|-----------------|--------x--x-------------|
[Verse 3]
Cmaj7 Dm7
I see a bright light in the distance
Cmaj7 Dm7
A dozen flames across the bay
Cmaj7 Dm7
A glowing runway through the nighttime
Cmaj7 Dm7 F G*
I'm comin' home this time to stay
[Bridge]
Dm7 G Am C
Memories of your smile make me happy for a while
Dm7 G E E7* Am Am7 F
But, I need to find a way to spark the flames of Yesterday
[Chorus]
C G Dm Am
I didn’t know how much you meant when we built our lives together
C G Dm Am
I didn’t listen when you said, that our love would be forever
F G C Em Am Am Am
But, now I understand that no one else can love me better
F G* F G*
I’m finally seeing clearly and I hope you can forgive me
F G Am Am
Now, all I want to do is hold you tight
F G C
Yes, all I want to do is hold you tight
[Outro]
F Fm C
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| x Dead note
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
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How to play Mango - Hold You Tight
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 Cmaj7. 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.