Nothings Gonna Hold Us Down
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Intro:
Em Em Am D x2
Em Em
We've been through the lies and disputes
Am D
That only complicate and get in our way
Em Em
I try and focus on what to say to
Am D
Make you realize that I'll be okay
Em Em
An explanation for your actions is all I want from you
Am D
They say that its only a phase
Em
Give up on what you love
Em
It's a dead end anyways
Am D
And that's all they had to say
Am D
You need to pull yourself away
[Refrão]
Em
I could see it coming
Em
Don't you dare start running
Am/G D
Nothing's gonna hold us down
Em
We've got to push to make it better
Em
We could live forever
Am/G D
Nothing's gonna hold us down
Am Em
Nothing's gonna hold us down
Em Em
I've given you all my reasons
Am D
For everything I needed to say
Em
Took time forgiving
Em
While you were hidden
Am D
I'm trying hard to hold my anger all in
Em Em
As they forced the thoughts upon you, you go quickly assault
Am D
You just cant bear to take the blame
Em Em
So you hold yourself together, always do what you're told
Am D
But really who are they to say
Am D
You need to pull yourself away
Em
I could see it comin
Em
Dont you dare start runnin
Am/G D
Nothing's gonna hold us down
Em
We've got to push to make it better
Em
We could live forever
Am/G D
Nothing's gonna hold us down
Am Em
Nothing's gonna hold us down
Am D G
Believe it or not, Ill be there for you
Em Am
Hold out my hand, we'll see this thing through
Am D G
Believe it or not, I'll be there for you
Em Am
Hold out my hand, well see this thing through
D Em
Believe it or not, I'll be there for you
Am
Hold out my hand, we'll see this thing through
Am D G
Believe it or not, I'll be there for you
D
Whoa
Em
I could see it comin
Em
Dont you dare start runnin
Am/G D
Nothing's gonna hold us down
Em
We've got to push to make it better
Em
We could live forever
Am/G D
Nothing's gonna hold us down
Am Em
Nothing's gonna hold us down
Em
I could see it coming
Em
Don't you dare start running
Am/G D
Nothing's gonna hold us down
Em
We've got to push to make it better
Em
We could live forever
Am/G D
Nothings gonna hold us down
Em Am G D
Hold us dooooooooooown
Em Am G D
Hold us dooooooooooown
Em
Nothings gonna hold us down
How to play Nothings Gonna Hold Us Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.