Capo 4th fret [Intro] Bm A Em7 Gmaj7 Bm A Em7 Gmaj7 [Verse 1] Bm A Em7 Bar light open and I was hopin' Gmaj7 Bm I'd find a flame that burns just like you A Em7 Neon shadows across the dance floor Gmaj7 Bm That spun you 'round just like you wanted me to [Pre-Chorus] A "Whiskey shot, whiskey shot" Em7 "Get me drunk, take me home" Gmaj7 That's what you were tellin' me now Bm A Morning came, I woke up Em7 Now you're gone for good and I'm losin' my sleep [Chorus] Bm A You left me hangin' on by a thread of them blue jeans Em7 Gmaj7 Baby, now I'm wonderin' where it all went wrong Bm A Got me hangin' on to some Jack and some Jim Beam Em7 Gmaj7 Tryin' hard as hell just to get you gone Bm A But it's takin' too long for this heartachе to give up Em7 Gmaj7 Now I can't get up off of this old bar stool Bm A You left mе hangin' on by a thread of them blue jeans Em7 Gmaj7 Baby, now I'm wonderin' where it all went wrong Bm A Em7 Gmaj7 You got me hangin' on, on Bm A Em7 Got me hangin' on [Verse 2] Gmaj7 Bm Girl, I can't take any more A No, I can't take that goodbye Em7 Can't pick my heart off the floor Gmaj7 'Cause you got me some kind of high Bm A I never fell but I liked it, didn't try to fight it Em7 Gmaj7 Bm How's I supposed to know the next day I'd feel like dyin' [Pre-Chorus] A Whiskey shot, whiskey shot Em7 Get me drunk, take me home Gmaj7 I wish you were tellin' me now Bm A In my head, I see you in my bed Em7 But I know that it's all just a dream [Chorus] Bm A You left me hangin' on by a thread of them blue jeans Em7 Gmaj7 Baby, now I'm wonderin' where it all went wrong Bm A Got me hangin' on to some Jack and some Jim Beam Em7 Gmaj7 Tryin' hard as hell just to get you gone Bm A But it's takin' too long for this heartachе to give up Em7 Gmaj7 Now I can't get up off of this old bar stool Bm A You left mе hangin' on by a thread of them blue jeans Em7 Gmaj7 Baby, now I'm wonderin' where it all went wrong Bm A Em7 Gmaj7 You got me hangin' on, on Bm A Em7 Gmaj7 Got me hangin' on [Out-Chorus] Bm A You left me hangin' on by a thread of them blue jeans Em7 Gmaj7 Baby, now I'm wonderin' where it all went wrong Bm A Got me hangin' on to some Jack and some Jim Beam Em7 Gmaj7 Tryin' hard as hell just to get you gone Bm A But it's takin' too long for this heartachе to give up Em7 Gmaj7 Now I can't get up off of this old bar stool Bm A You left mе hangin' on by a thread of them blue jeans Em7 Gmaj7 Baby, now I'm wonderin' where it all went wrong Bm A Em7 Gmaj7 You got me hangin' on, on Bm A Em7 Gmaj7 Got me hangin' on How to play "Hangin' On" by Ernest on guitar This heartfelt ballad uses a capo on the 4th fret, featuring a blend of minor and major7 chords that create a melancholic yet smooth sound. Chords used: Bm, A, Em7, Gmaj7 Playing Style: - The song begins with a sequence of Bm, A, Em7, and Gmaj7 played in a flowing, arpeggiated pattern, allowing each chord to resonate. This approach suits the reflective mood of the song. - Strum gently for the verses and pre-chorus, keeping the focus on the lyrical storytelling. In the chorus, you might increase the strumming intensity slightly to drive the emotional punch of the lyrics. Common Mistakes: - Not allowing the Gmaj7 chord to fully ring out can dampen its harmonic effect. Make sure each note in the chord is clear. - Losing the rhythm during the switch from the Bm to A, as these chords anchor the song's structure. Practice this transition to ensure smooth execution. Transitions: - The transition from the verse into the chorus is crucial, as it shifts from a storytelling mode to a more expressive, emotional outpouring. Practice moving from the narrative delivery of the verse to the emotional crescendo of the chorus. Lyrics meaning: "Hangin' On" depicts the story of someone clinging to the remnants of a relationship symbolized by "a thread of them blue jeans." The song explores themes of longing and the difficulty of moving on from a past love, expressed through the imagery of late-night bar scenes and unresolved feelings. Remember: - Ensure your guitar's tone is warm and clean, as this complements the emotional depth of the song. - Connect with the song's emotional landscape through your playing to convey the nuances of the heartache and longing depicted in the lyrics.