Hold On

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Dsus2*  x 5 7 7 5 5                           |---------------|
Asus4   x 0 2 2 3 0                           |---------------|

A        Dsus2                   Esus4                   Dsus2
Hold on. Hold on to yourself for this is gonna hurt like hell
A        Dsus2                    Esus4               Dsus2
Hold on. Hold on to yourself. You know that only time can tell,

(Riff)

Bm7                     E
what is it in me that refuses to believe,
           Bm7             D
This isn't easier than the real thing.

A            Dsus2
My love, you know that you're my best friend,
    Esus4                         Dsus2
you know that I'd do anything for you and
A           Dsus2
my love let nothing come between us,
   Esus4                      Dsus2
my love for you is strong and true.  (Riff)

Bm7                    E                Bm7             D
Am I in heaven here or am I. . . at the crossroads I am standing
   F#m                  A*         Dsus2*    E
So now you're sleeping peaceful I lie awake and pray
F#m                      A*              Dsus2*      E
that you'll be strong tomorrow and will see another day
            Bm7    E      Bm7                 D
and we will praise it and love the light that brings a smile
Asus4       A
across your face

Now the Solo. Crank up the gain control.
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A                 Dsus2
Oh God, if you're out there won't you hear me.
Esus4                       Dsus2
I know we've never talked before and (Riff)
A           Fm
Oh God, the man I love is leaving,
          Dsus2* (stop strumming, vocals only)
won't you take him when he comes to your door.
(resume strumming)
Bm7                    E
Am I in heaven here or am I in hell,
       Bm7        D
at the crossroads I am standing

   F#m                  A*         Dsus2*    E
So now you're sleeping peaceful I lie awake and pray
F#m                      A*              Dsus2*      E
that you'll be strong tomorrow and will see another day
            Bm7    E      Bm7                 D
and we will praise it and love the light that brings a smile
   F#m                  A*         Dsus2*    E
So now you're sleeping peaceful I lie awake and pray
F#m                      A*              Dsus2*      E
that you'll be strong tomorrow and will see another day
            Bm7    E
and we will praise it (slow down)
    Bm7                 D              A           Dsus2
and love the light that brings a smile across your face

Esus4   Dsus2   A    Dsus2   Esus4   Dsus2

Outro:

A        Dsus2                   Esus4
Hold on. Hold on to yourself for this is gonna hurt like
Hell
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