Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Verse 1:
E MajorE A augmentedA
When I turned 15, determined to keep
My head lower than my self-esteem
E MajorE
I had a plan but I was held back by acting
BB
Like acne was the worst thing to happen
E MajorE
If I could go back, leave a note that
A augmentedA
Might've told that teen boy the stuff that
I didn't know then
E MajorE
I'd write two words - all he'd need
BB
To know this ain't how it'll always be
Chorus:
E MajorE
Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud
A augmentedA
Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand
C# minorC#m
Stand strong when the pressure's up
BB A augmentedA
And damn this flood by holding tough
E MajorE
(We've got some work to do...)
(We've got some work to do...)
Verse 2:
E MajorE
I did what Simon said
A augmentedA
I had plans inside my head
E MajorE
Planted by handsome men
But in the act of cashin' in
BB
I gave half of my fraction of passion left
E MajorE
It's not pretty, it's not trendy to act like this
A augmentedA
I'm no natural, I have to practice it
E MajorE
You're not ready, I get that but here it is
BB
Stick with me or be stuck with what you get
Chorus:
E MajorE
Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud
A augmentedA
Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand
C# minorC#m
Stand strong when the pressure's up
BB A augmentedA
And damn this flood by holding tough
Outro:
E MajorE
Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud
A augmentedA
Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand
C# minorC#m
Stand strong when the pressure's up
BB A augmentedA
And damn this flood by holding tough
E MajorE
Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud
A augmentedA
Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand
C# minorC#m
Stand strong when the pressure's up
BB A augmentedA E MajorE
And damn this flood by holding tough