Hold On chords
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[Intro]
C Em Am F
[Verse]
C Em
Hold me and I don’t recommend that you adore me
F
If you do, don’t say I didn’t warn you
Em
Trust me, I know how to start a fire from a flame
C Em
Oh oh I always leave before the curtain hits the floorboard
F
When I hear you talkin’ like you know me
C/E
You don’t know me
Dm
You don’t know me
[Chorus]
C Dm Am
You said I could not go crazy
F C
Wish that I could make you hate me
Em Am
Maybe I should change my name and run
F C
So I don't have to hold on
Dm Am
Maybe you and I would make it
F C
It ain’t the kind of risk I’m takin’
Em Am Fmaj7
Maybe I should change my name and run run run
F C
So I don’t have to hold on
C Em
Hold on
Em Am
Hold on
Am Em F
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[Bridge]
C Em
I'm only human and I get a little lonely
F
But I don’t wanna hit you while I’m fallin’
C/E
While I’m fallin’
Dm
While I’m fallin’
[Chorus]
C Dm Am
You said I could not go crazy
F C
Wish that I could make you hate me
Em Am
Maybe I should change my name and run
F C
So I don't have to hold on
Dm Am
Maybe you and I would make it
F C
It ain’t the kind of risk I’m takin’
Em Am F
Maybe I should change my name and run run run
F C
So I don’t have to hold on
C Em
Hold on
Em Am
Hold on
Em F
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[Chorus]
C Dm Am
Wish that I could not go crazy
F C
Wish that I could make you hate me
Em Am
Maybe I should change my name and run
F C
So I don't have to hold on
Dm Am
Maybe you and I would make it
F C
It ain’t the kind of risk I’m takin’
Em Am F
Maybe I should change my name and run run run
F C
So I don’t have to hold on
C Em
Hold on
Em Am G D
Hold on
Chords Used: C, Em, Am, F, Dm, C/E, Fmaj7, G, D
Intro:
The song starts with a gentle progression of C, Em, Am, F, setting a reflective tone
right from the beginning.
Verse:
The verses follow with C to Em, moving into F, creating a narrative of warning and
self-awareness about the singer's own pitfalls in relationships. The transition from
C/E to Dm highlights a moment of realization about the singer's own limitations.
Chorus:
The chorus introduces a heartfelt plea, moving through C, Dm, Am, and F. The emotional
weight of the song is captured in the progression, emphasizing the internal conflict
between wanting to stay and the impulse to run. The Em to Am to Fmaj7 progression
adds depth, hinting at the possibility of change and the fear of commitment.
Bridge:
The bridge, starting on C and moving through Em and F, underscores the human
aspect of the singer's struggle, acknowledging the desire for connection but fearing
the vulnerability that comes with it.
Chorus Repeats:
The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, each time reinforcing the
theme of conflict between the desire for love and the fear of its consequences.
The final chorus adds a slight variation with the inclusion of G and D, providing a sense
of closure and resolution to the narrative.
Playing Tips:
Focus on the dynamic shifts between the verse, chorus, and bridge to convey the
emotional journey of the song.
The transition from the chorus to the bridge and back to the chorus is key to capturing
the narrative's essence; practice these changes smoothly.
The fingerpicking pattern in the intro and during the verses should be played gently to
match the song's introspective nature.
Pay attention to the lyrical content, allowing the chords to support the storytelling without
overpowering the vocals.