Still Holding On
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Key of Em
There's (Em) something out there (C9) left for you - but, (G) it's not me (C) (G)
We've (Em) reached the point of (C9) no return - it's (G) only right, I (D) set you free
I know (Em) I'll have to turn a(C9)way - but, there's (Em) nowhere for my (C9) love to go
And (Em) there won't come a (C9) day when I won't (G) honor what we (D) had
But, I'll go (G) on with my (D) life
We can (Em) even say good(C)bye for now
(G) If that's (D) what we have to (C) do
(G) Here in my (D) heart
Even (Em) when my arms are em(C9)pty
Darling, (G) I'm still (D) holding onto (Em) you (C)
We (Em) can't deny that (C9) this one's out of (G) our control (C) (G)
(Em) Stronger that the (C9) both of us and (G) bound to take its (D) toll
I can (Em) stand the test of (C9) time, and as (G) far as I can (C) see
There are no (Em) walls that we can't (C9) climb, standing (G) between you and (D) me
But, I'll go (G) on with my (D) life
We can (Em) even say good(C)bye for now
(G) If that's (D) what we have to (C) do
(G) Here in my (D) heart
Even (Em) when my arms are em(C9)pty
Darling, (G) I'm still (D) holding onto (Em) you (C)
(Em) There's a place you'll (G) always be
No matter (C) where you are, you're (G) here with me
When the (F) world is turning (C) upside down
To(D)gether we can (E) stand our ground (A)
We can (F#m) even say good(D)bye for now
(A) If that's (E) what we have to (D) do
(A) Here in my (E/G#) heart
Even (F#m) when my arms are (D) empty
Darling, (A) I'm still (E) holding onto (D) you
(A) I'm still (E) holding on (D)
(A) I'm still (E) holding on(D)to you
How to play Still Holding On
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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.