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Just Be Held

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[Intro]
 Am   F   C   Dmx2
Piano plays something like this:
e|--------|--------|0-0-0-0-|0-1-1-1-| I know it looks weird but if you
B|1-1-1-1-|1-------|-1-1-1-1|-1-3-3-3| listen to the song, it kinda
G|-2-2-2-2|--2-2-2-|--------|--------| makes sense. :P
D|--------|-3-3-3-3|--------|--------|
A|--------|--------|--------|--------|
E|--------|--------|--------|--------|
[Verse 1]
AmHold it all together, Feverybody needs you CstrongDm  
But life Amhits you out of nowhere and 
Fbarely leaves you holding Con.G  
And when you're Amtired of fFighting. CChained by your controDml.
There's Amfreedom in surreFnder. Lay it Cdown and let it Ggo.
[Chorus]
So when you're Con your knees and answers seem so Gfar away
You're not Amalone, stop holding on and just be Fheld
Your Cworlds not falling apart, its falling Ginto place
I'm on the Amthrone, stop holding on and just be Fheld
Just be AmhelFd   C    Dm  
Just be AmhelFd   C    Dm  
[Verse 2]
If your Ameyes are on the storm, you'll Fwonder if I love you CstillDm  
But if your Ameyes are on the cross,
you'll Fknow I always have and I Calways willG  
And not a Amtear is Fwasted. In Ctime, you'll underDmstand
I'm painting Ambeauty with the Fashes. Your Clife is in My Ghands
[Chorus]
So when you're Con your knees and answers seem so Gfar away
You're not Amalone, stop holding on and just be Fheld
Your Cworlds not falling apart, its falling Ginto place
I'm on the Amthrone, stop holding on and just be Fheld
Just be AmhelFd   C    Dm  
Just be AmhelFd   C    Dm  
[Bridge]
Lift your Fhands, lift your Ceyes, in thGe storm is where you'lAml find Me 
And where you Fare, I'll hold your Cheart, I'll hold Gyour heart
Come to FMe, find your Crest, 
In the Garms of the AmGod who won't let Fgo
[Chorus]
So when you're Con your knees and answers seem so Gfar away
You're not Amalone, stop holding on and just be Fheld
Your Cworlds not falling apart, its falling Ginto place
I'm on the Amthrone, stop holding on and just be Fheld
Just be AmhelFd   C    Dm  
Just be AmhelFd   C    Dm  
[Outro]
Am F C G

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Just Be Held

by Casting Crowns

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Intro]

Am F C Dm

Piano plays something like this:

e|--------|--------|0-0-0-0-|0-1-1-1-| I know it looks weird but if you

B|1-1-1-1-|1-------|-1-1-1-1|-1-3-3-3| listen to the song, it kinda

G|-2-2-2-2|--2-2-2-|--------|--------| makes sense. :P

D|--------|-3-3-3-3|--------|--------|

A|--------|--------|--------|--------|

E|--------|--------|--------|--------|

[Verse 1]

Am F C Dm

Hold it all together, everybody needs you strong

But life hits you out of nowhere and

F C G

barely leaves you holding on.

Am F C Dm

And when you're tired of fighting. Chained by your control.

Am F C G

There's freedom in surrender. Lay it down and let it go.

[Chorus]

C G

So when you're on your knees and answers seem so far away

Am F

You're not alone, stop holding on and just be held

C G

Your worlds not falling apart, its falling into place

Am F

I'm on the throne, stop holding on and just be held

Am F C Dm

Just be held

Am F C Dm

Just be held

[Verse 2]

Am F C Dm

If your eyes are on the storm, you'll wonder if I love you still

But if your eyes are on the cross,

F C G

you'll know I always have and I always will

Am F C Dm

And not a tear is wasted. In time, you'll understand

Am F C G

I'm painting beauty with the ashes. Your life is in My hands

[Chorus]

C G

So when you're on your knees and answers seem so far away

Am F

You're not alone, stop holding on and just be held

C G

Your worlds not falling apart, its falling into place

Am F

I'm on the throne, stop holding on and just be held

Am F C Dm

Just be held

Am F C Dm

Just be held

[Bridge]

F C G Am

Lift your hands, lift your eyes, in the storm is where you'll find Me

F C G

And where you are, I'll hold your heart, I'll hold your heart

F C

Come to Me, find your rest,

G Am F

In the arms of the God who won't let go

[Chorus]

C G

So when you're on your knees and answers seem so far away

Am F

You're not alone, stop holding on and just be held

C G

Your worlds not falling apart, its falling into place

Am F

I'm on the throne, stop holding on and just be held

Am F C Dm

Just be held

Am F C Dm

Just be held

[Outro]

Am F C G

About Just Be Held Chords by Casting Crowns

Learn how to play Just Be Held by Casting Crowns with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Just Be Held chords”, “Just Be Held guitar chords”, or “Casting Crowns Just Be Held chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Just Be Held chords and for experienced players who want accurate Just Be Held lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, F, C, Dm, B, G.

FAQ — Just Be Held by Casting Crowns

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Is "Just Be Held" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Just Be Held" in?

The chords for "Just Be Held" show the original chord names (including Am, F, C, Dm, B, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.