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