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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Capo IV
If you wish to play it without capo, here is the transposition:
C => E x75343
Am => C#m x46654
Em => G#m 466444
F => A 577655
G => B x24442
Dm => F#m 244222
Verse 1:
C Am Em
Help me, I don't know how to begin
C Am Em
Never thought that I would let you in
Pre-Chorus:
F
But you're the one I choose
Dm
I belong with you
Em
Every hand I've lost
F G
Has brought me something I can't lose
Chorus:
C
So if you love me, let me know
Em
We don't have to fall so fast
Take it slow
C
Unless you want to hold me close
Em
We can make a good thing last
Don't let go
F
You know perfect is impossible
Am
But you've got me hoping
G
If the world is burning down
F
You're the one I'm holding
Am
Don't let go
Verse 1:
C Am Em
I've been tired of waking up alone
C Am Em
Second guessing, shaking on the phone
Pre-Chorus:
F
But you're the one I choose
Dm
I belong with you
Em
Every hand I've lost
F G
Has brought me something I can't lose
Chorus:
C
So if you love me, let me know
Em
We don't have to fall so fast
Take it slow
C
Unless you want to hold me close
Em
We can make a good thing last
Don't let go
F
You know perfect is impossible
Am
But you've got me hoping
G
If the world is burning down
F
You're the one I'm holding
Am G
Don't let go
Bridge:
F
I think of all the wasted time
Dm Em
We're standing on the sideline waiting for a sign
F G
I found you there
F
No, nothing is a waste of time
Dm Em
I had to take a hit to learn to read the signs
F G
I found you there
Chorus:
C
So if you love me, let me know
Em
We don't have to fall so fast
Take it slow
C
Unless you want to hold me close
Em
We can make a good thing last
N.C.
Don't let go
F
You know perfect is impossible
Am
But you've got me hoping
G
If the world is burning down
F
You're the one I'm holding
Am G
Don't let go
F Am G F
Am G
Don't let go
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Last Updated: September 10, 2025