Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Verse 1:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
When the best of me is barely breathin'
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
When I'm not somebody I believe in
A augmentedA B minorBm
Hold on to me
Verse 2:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
When I miss the light the night has stolen
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
When I'm slammin' all the doors You've opened
B minorBm G+G
Hold onto me, yeah (Hey)
Pre-Chorus:
D MajorD
Hold onto me
Chorus:
G+G D MajorD
Hold onto me when it's too dark to see You
G+G D MajorD
When I am sure I have reached the end
G+G A augmentedA B minorBm
Hold onto me when I forget I need You
G+G A augmentedA
When I let go, hold me again
Verse 3:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
When I don't feel like I'm worth defending
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
When I'm tired of all my pretending
A augmentedA B minorBm
Hold on to me
Verse 4:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
When I start to break in desperation
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
Underneath the weight of expectation
A augmentedA B minorBm
Hold on to me
Pre-Chorus:
G+G D MajorD
Hold onto me
Chorus:
G+G D MajorD
Hold onto me when it's too dark to see You (I'll hold on)
G+G D MajorD
When I am sure I have reached the end
G+G A augmentedA B minorBm
Hold onto me when I forget I need You (I'll hold on)
G+G A augmentedA
When I let go, hold me again
Verse 5:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
I could rest here in Your arms forever
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
'Cause I know nobody loves me better
A augmentedA B minorBm
Hold on to me
Outro:
G+G D MajorD
Hold onto me