You Really Got A Hold On Me
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C Am
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C Am
/ / / / / / / /
C
I don't like you, but I love you
Am
Seems that I'm always thinkin' of you
C F
Tho' oh oh you treat me badly
Dm
I love you madly
G7 C
You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me)
Am
You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me)
Baby
C
I don't want you, but I need you
Am
Don't wanna kiss you, but I need to
C F
Tho' oh oh you do me wrong now
Dm
My love is strong now
G7 C
You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me)
Am
You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me)
C7
Baby, I love you
F
And all I want you to do is just
C G7
Hold me, hold me, hold me (hold me)
C Am
/ / / / / / / tighter
C Am
C / / / / / / tighter
C
I wanna leave you, don't wanna stay here
Am
Don't wanna spend another day here
C F
Tho' oh oh I wanna split now
Dm
I can't quit now
G7 C
You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me)
Am
You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold on me)
C7
Baby, I love you
F
And all I want you to do is just
C G7
(Hold) please, (hold) squeeze, hold me (hold me)
C
You really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold)
Am
I said, you really got a hold on me
(You really got a hold)
C
You know, you really got a hold on me
...and fade
How to play You Really Got A Hold On Me
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.