Something To Hold On To
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One, two, three, four
Bm
Roll
D
You know
A
No I don't smoke
E
But I stand in the cold
Bm
Wait
D
Hold on
A
Don't say what you thinking
E
And just keep drinking
Bm
And the lipstick stains on the back
Of your hand
A
Gold ring on your finger
Is there something I should
Fm
Know about?
E
Someone I should know about?
Bm
Space is getting smaller
Moving close together
A
Chain around your neck
Is there something I should
Fm
Know about?
E
Someone I should know about?
D A
'Cause I'm close to letting
E
You know
D A E
That you're all I need and more
A Bm
So stay here I don't wanna wait dear
Fm E
You can set the pace, just take it slow
A Bm
And fate would have it that you break
Fm
My habits used to chase and
E
Just to let go
A
This could be something to hold on to
Bm
Baby if you want to
Fm
Just tell me if you're gonna be
E
My something to hold on to (on to)
Bm
Take
D
Your time
A
We go all night
E
It's just you and I
Bm
Hands
D
In mine
A
For once in my life
E
I'll stay by your side
Bm
And your lips ingrained in the
Back of my mind
A
Told me not to worry
Yeah there's nothing I should
Fm
Know about?
E
Nothing I should know about
Bm
Space is getting smaller
Moving close together
A
Chain around your neck
Yeah there's nothing I should
Fm
Know about?
E
Nothing I should know about
D A
'Cause I'm close to letting
E
You know
D A E
That you're all I need and more
A Bm
So stay here I don't wanna wait dear
Fm E
You can set the pace, just take it slow
A Bm
And fate would have it that you break
Fm
My habits used to chase and
E
Just to let go
A
This could be something to hold on to
Bm
Baby if you want to
Fm
Just tell me if you're gonna be
E
My something to hold on to (on to)
A
Nothing to hold on to
Bm
Baby if you want to
Fm
Just tell me if you're gonna be
E
My something to hold on to (on to)
How to play Something To Hold On To
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 Bm. 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.