Still Hold On
View chords used in this chart
[Capo 1]
C C F C
If I told you tonight that I loved you
C G G
Would you walk my way, would you say
G G7
Lies that I wanted to hear?
C C F C
If I told you tonight that I need you
C G G
Would you break my heart, would you start
G G7
Wearing me down again?
F F C G
I feel so lonely when I'm with you
F F C C
And I'm so lonely when you're gone
C F F C G
I can't live with you, can't live without you
G G7
But I still hold on
If I told you tonight I was leaving
Would you call my name, take the blame
Turn it all around again? 'Cause you know I
C C F C
Love you, and it's worth the heartache
C F C C G G7
I curse the heartbreak we make, but I still hold on
I feel so lonely when I'm with you
And I'm so lonely when you're gone
I can't live with you, can't live without you
G G7
But I still hold on, I still hold on
C | C F | C | C | G | G | G | G7 |
[guitar solo]
C | C F | C | C | G | G7 | G | G7 |
[organ solo]
I feel so lonely when I'm with you
And I'm so lonely when you're gone
I can't live with you, can't live without you
But I still hold on, I still hold on, I still hold on
C | C | C | C | G | G | G | G7 |
[organ solo]
C | C F | C | C | G | G | G | G |
[guitar solo]
[repeat and fade]
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Adam Schneider indigo@ucscb.ucsc.edu U.C. Santa Cruz
Your actions will follow you full circle 'round...
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How to play Still Hold On
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 C. 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.