You Can't Hold Me Down
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Intro:
B
Oh yeah, na na na na na
A
Oh yeah, na na na na na
E B
Oh yeah, you can't hold me down
verse 1:
B
Get off me devil
F#m
I don’t need your trouble
E B
I know you come like a thief in the night
B
I’ve got the Good News
F#m
And I’m here to tell you
E B
No you’re never gonna win this fight
[Refrão]
B
My God is undefeated
A
Love has won my freedom
E B
You can’t hold me down
B
You’ll never steal my joy, No
A
The grave has been destroyed
E B
You can’t hold me down
B
Oh yeah, na na na na na
A
Oh yeah, na na na na na
E B
Oh yeah, you can't hold me down
verse 2:
B
Get under my feet
F#m
Your lies are so weak
E B
No I’m never gonna run and hide
B
Dressed in the armor
F#m
Of God my Father
E B
And He’s fighting for His child
[Refrão]
B
My God is undefeated
A
Love has won my freedom
E B
You can’t hold me down
B
You’ll never steal my joy, No
A
The grave has been destroyed
E B
You can’t hold me down
B
Oh yeah, na na na na na
A
Oh yeah, na na na na na
E B
Oh yeah, you can't hold me down
Bridge:
B A
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
E B
I have already come
B A
’Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
E B
And Grace will lead me home
B
Oh yeah, na na na na na
A
Oh yeah, na na na na na
[Refrão]
B
My God is undefeated
A
Love has won my freedom
E B
You can’t hold me down
B
You’ll never steal my joy, No
A
The grave has been destroyed
E B
You can’t hold me down
B
Oh yeah, na na na na na
A
Oh yeah, na na na na na
E B
Oh yeah, you can't hold me down
B
Oh yeah, na na na na na
A
Oh yeah, na na na na na
E B
Oh yeah, you can't hold me down
How to play You Can't Hold Me Down
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 B. 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.