Now playing

Hold The Line

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse]
EGood Aevening to you Emy friend
EI know Ayou can hear Bme
BAnd feel the love Awe send
ELove travels Bfast thru summer Eair
EI haven't Aseen you Efor some time
AI just Bremember
BThe words you spoke Awere kind
EYou said we should be fishermen
EI just Aremember
BYou never win Aunclined
EYou just Bsmiled and walked Eaway
[Chorus]
ESo hold The G#mLineA  E  A  E  
EHold BThe ALineE  A  
[Verse 2]
EYa won't Byou please Hold The ELine
EI know that Ayou are loved
BIn our hearts Aand minds
EYou are G#mno ordinBary manE  
EYou sing the Asweetest songs that Bany tall man Acan
EYou are a Bvery tall Eman
[Chorus 2]
EHold The G#mLineA  
EHold The BLineA  
EYa won't you please Hold The Line
[Instrumental]
B   E    C#m    E    B
E   E     E     E    E
B   A     B     E    E
[Verse 3]
EThis is Btune to you Efrom me
ETell me.  Do you still
Ahave those Bboots that cAome up past your knees
EI first saw yBou wear them Eon tv
EGood Evening to Byou my Efriend
EI hope you can Ahear me
Band feel the love Awe send
ELove travels Bfast thru summer Eair
[Chorus 3]
ESo hold G#mThe LineA  
C#mHold BThe LineA  
[Instrumental 2]
E  E   E  E  E
A  E   E  A
E  E   E  E  E
E  E   E  E  E
A  E   B  E
[Chorus 4]
EHolEd ThEe LEineE  
G#mHold EThAe LEineC#m  B  A  A  
[Outro]
   E      E     E     E        E     E      E     E     E           EYeah

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Hold The Line

by Colin Hay

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G#m

C#m

[Verse]

E A E

Good evening to you my friend

E A B

I know you can hear me

B A

And feel the love we send

E B E

Love travels fast thru summer air

E A E

I haven't seen you for some time

A B

I just remember

B A

The words you spoke were kind

You said we should be fishermen

E A

I just remember

B A

You never win unclined

E B E

You just smiled and walked away

[Chorus]

E G#m A E A E

So hold The Line

E B A E A

Hold The Line

[Verse 2]

E B E

Ya won't you please Hold The Line

E A

I know that you are loved

B A

In our hearts and minds

E G#m B E

You are no ordinary man

E A B A

You sing the sweetest songs that any tall man can

E B E

You are a very tall man

[Chorus 2]

E G#m A

Hold The Line

E B A

Hold The Line

Ya won't you please Hold The Line

[Instrumental]

B E C#m E B

E E E E E

B A B E E

[Verse 3]

E B E

This is tune to you from me

Tell me. Do you still

A B A

have those boots that come up past your knees

E B E

I first saw you wear them on tv

E B E

Good Evening to you my friend

E A

I hope you can hear me

B A

and feel the love we send

E B E

Love travels fast thru summer air

[Chorus 3]

E G#m A

So hold The Line

C#m B A

Hold The Line

[Instrumental 2]

E E E E E

A E E A

E E E E E

A E B E

[Chorus 4]

E E E E E

Hold The Line

G#m E A E C#m B A A

Hold The Line

[Outro]

E E E E E E E E E E

Yeah

About Hold The Line Chords by Colin Hay

Learn how to play Hold The Line by Colin Hay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hold The Line chords”, “Hold The Line guitar chords”, or “Colin Hay Hold The Line 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 Hold The Line chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hold The Line lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B, G#m, C#m.

FAQ — Hold The Line by Colin Hay

How do I play "Hold The Line" by Colin Hay on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Hold The Line" by Colin Hay on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Hold The Line" by Colin Hay free?

Yes. The chords for "Hold The Line" by Colin Hay are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Hold The Line" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Hold The Line" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hold The Line"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Hold The Line" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Hold The Line" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Hold The Line" by Colin Hay with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Colin Hay below.

What key is "Hold The Line" in?

The chords for "Hold The Line" show the original chord names (including E, A, B, G#m, C#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.