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Hold My Girl

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This is the way George Ezra plays it live
Guitar Tuned one full step down (D-G-C-F-A-D)
[Chords]
  C[x32010]
C/B[x2X01x]
F  133211
 F2[x3321x]
 Am[xx2210]
G  320003
[Intro]
  C    G/B   Fx2
[Verse 1]
CI've beeC/Bn waiting fFor you
AmTo come around and C/Btell me the Ctruth
C'Bout evC/Berything thFat you're going through
AmMy girl you've got C/Bnothing to Close
[Pre-Chorus]
F2Cold nights and Amthe Sunday mornings
COn your way and out Gof the grey
[Chorus]
CI've got time, I've got love
GGot confidence you'll rise above
AmGive me a minute to hold my girl
F2Give me a minute to hold my girl
CCrowded town or silent bed
GPick a place to rest your head
AmGive me a minute to hold my girl
F2Give me a minute to hold my girl
[Verse 2]
CI've beeC/Bn dreaming F'bout us
AmWorking hard and C/Bsaving it uCp
CWe'll go C/Band see thFe man on the moon
AmMy girl we've got C/Bnothing to Close
[Pre-Chorus]
F2Cold nights and Amthe Sunday mornings
COn your way and ouGt of the grey
[Chorus]
CI've got time, I've got love
GGot confidence you'll rise above
AmGive me a minute to hold my girl
F2Give me a minute to hold my girl
CCrowded town or silent bed
GPick a place to rest your head
AmGive me a minute to hold my girl
F2Give me a minute to hold my girl
[Bridge]
AmMy girF2l, my girl
AmIt takes one hot second to turn it around
GIt takes one hot second to turn it around
[Chorus]
CI've got time, I've got love
GGot confidence you'll rise above
AmGive me a minute to hold my girl
F2Give me a minute to hold my girl
CCrowded town or silent bed
GPick a place to rest your head
AmGive me a minute to hold my girl
F2Give me a minute to hold my girl
CI've got time, I've got love
GGot confidence you'll rise above
AmGive me a minute to hold my girl
F2Give me a minute to hold my girl
CCrowded town or silent bed
GPick a place to rest your head
AmGive me a minute to hold my girl
F2Give me a minute to hold my girl

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

"Hold My Girl" is described as George Ezra's most soul-baring song, moving away from his usual twanging guitars for a more serious emotional thread. It was released on his second studio album, Staying at Tamara's. The song is noted for its soft cut and has been called "first-dance material," suggesting a deep connection and intimacy. It plays like an earnest declaration of devotion and tenderness.

AI-written from these sources:Hold My Girl — Wikipedia ↗George Ezra — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Hold My Girl

by George Ezra

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/B

C/B

This is the way George Ezra plays it live

Guitar Tuned one full step down (D-G-C-F-A-D)

[Chords]

[x32010]

C/B[x2X01x]

F 133211

[x3321x]

[xx2210]

G 320003

[Intro]

C G/B F

[Verse 1]

C C/B F

I've been waiting for you

Am C/B C

To come around and tell me the truth

C C/B F

'Bout everything that you're going through

Am C/B C

My girl you've got nothing to lose

[Pre-Chorus]

F2 Am

Cold nights and the Sunday mornings

C G

On your way and out of the grey

[Chorus]

I've got time, I've got love

Got confidence you'll rise above

Give me a minute to hold my girl

Crowded town or silent bed

Pick a place to rest your head

Give me a minute to hold my girl

[Verse 2]

C C/B F

I've been dreaming 'bout us

Am C/B C

Working hard and saving it up

C C/B F

We'll go and see the man on the moon

Am C/B C

My girl we've got nothing to lose

[Pre-Chorus]

F2 Am

Cold nights and the Sunday mornings

C G

On your way and out of the grey

[Chorus]

I've got time, I've got love

Got confidence you'll rise above

Give me a minute to hold my girl

Crowded town or silent bed

Pick a place to rest your head

Give me a minute to hold my girl

[Bridge]

Am F2

My girl, my girl

It takes one hot second to turn it around

[Chorus]

I've got time, I've got love

Got confidence you'll rise above

Give me a minute to hold my girl

Crowded town or silent bed

Pick a place to rest your head

Give me a minute to hold my girl

I've got time, I've got love

Got confidence you'll rise above

Give me a minute to hold my girl

Crowded town or silent bed

Pick a place to rest your head

Give me a minute to hold my girl

About Hold My Girl Chords by George Ezra

Learn how to play Hold My Girl by George Ezra with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hold My Girl chords”, “Hold My Girl guitar chords”, or “George Ezra Hold My Girl 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 My Girl chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hold My Girl lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, C, F, A, C/B.

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What key is "Hold My Girl" in?

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