Not Holding Space
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Intro:
G D Em Am D G (2x)
[Verso 1]
G D Em
You said that you're just being honest
Am D G
That there's nothing left
G D Em
You said you're taking all the hits
Am D G
Of someone easy to forget
[Pré-Refrão]
Am Bm
That's not how you come off
Am Bm F
Not trying to be soft
[Refrão]
C D G Em
There you are as right as the rain
C D G D7
Not a thing that you need to change
G D Em
I can't make you see you my way
Am D G
But I want you to
Interlude:
G D Em Am D G (2x)
[Verso 2]
G D Em
You said we're only getting older
Am D G
And closer to the end
G D Em
You said it's only getting harder
Am D G
To hold on to a friend
[Pré-Refrão]
Am Bm
But you are a sailor
Am Bm F
Who's weathering failure
[Refrão]
C D G Em
There you are as right as the rain
C D G D7
With more love than you can contain
G D Em
I can't make you see you my way
Am D G
But I want you to
C D G Em
There you are as right as the rain
C D G D7
With more love than you can contain
G D Em
I can't make you see you my way
Am D G
But I want you to
How to play Not Holding Space
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 G. 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.