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Dwight Yoakam  -  Never Hold You
Play this with capo on 1st fret.
All chord names and shapes are relative to position of capo.
Real chord names are in square brackets below.
You should really detune your guitar a half-step to play this song,
but playing it this way is quicker for me to tab.
D
GI've seen 'em watch you and make plans what they'll do
When someday, you're no longer Dmine.
GI've heard 'em carry on about how, when I'm finally gone,
They're gonna treat you oh so Dfine.
ABut I could have told them that
GThey'd never hold you if they Dtried.
GI could have told them that, you bend and fold men who
Thought they would have you as a Dprize.
GI could have told them, those foolish souled men that
They'd never hold you if they Atried.
[Instrumental]
D     G   D   G   A   D
GI've been made real aware of pleasure that they'll share
With you soon as I slip your Dmind.
GI've listened to 'em boast how I'll just be a ghost
Once they start takin' up your Dtime.
ABut I could have told them that
GThey'd never hold you if they Dtried.
ABut I could have told them that
GThey'd never hold you if they Dtried.
ABut I could have told them that
GThey'd never hold you if they Dtried.

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Dwight Yoakam - Never Hold You

Play this with capo on 1st fret.

All chord names and shapes are relative to position of capo.

Real chord names are in square brackets below.

You should really detune your guitar a half-step to play this song,

but playing it this way is quicker for me to tab.

I've seen 'em watch you and make plans what they'll do

When someday, you're no longer mine.

I've heard 'em carry on about how, when I'm finally gone,

They're gonna treat you oh so fine.

But I could have told them that

G D

They'd never hold you if they tried.

I could have told them that, you bend and fold men who

Thought they would have you as a prize.

I could have told them, those foolish souled men that

They'd never hold you if they tried.

[Instrumental]

D G D G A D

I've been made real aware of pleasure that they'll share

With you soon as I slip your mind.

I've listened to 'em boast how I'll just be a ghost

Once they start takin' up your time.

But I could have told them that

G D

They'd never hold you if they tried.

But I could have told them that

G D

They'd never hold you if they tried.

But I could have told them that

G D

They'd never hold you if they tried.

About Never Hold You Chords by Dwight Yoakam

Learn how to play Never Hold You by Dwight Yoakam with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Never Hold You chords”, “Never Hold You guitar chords”, or “Dwight Yoakam Never Hold You 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 Never Hold You chords and for experienced players who want accurate Never Hold You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A.

FAQ — Never Hold You by Dwight Yoakam

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Can I transpose "Never Hold You" to a different key?

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Is "Never Hold You" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Never Hold You" by Dwight Yoakam with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dwight Yoakam below.

What key is "Never Hold You" in?

The chords for "Never Hold You" show the original chord names (including D, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.