Now playing

Holding On

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Aminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
| Am| C/E| Dm/F|Dm/F  
| Am| C/E| Dm/F|Dm/F  
[Chorus: Halsey]
AmI can feel your hC/Eeart
Hanging in the Dm/Fair
AmI'm counting every sC/Etep
As you climb the sDm/Ftairs
It's buried in your bAmones
I see it in your cC/Elosed eyes turning Dm/Fin
This is harder than we Amknow
We hold it in the C/Emost
When we weren't tDm/Fhere
Coming like a
[Verse 1: G-Eazy]
AmYeah
And I don't know whats going on
C/EI've been holding on to things
That I know are gone
Dm/FI've been saying that I'm right
When I know I'm wrong
I've been feeling like the world
Gonna know my songs
AmEvery day I really feel I'm losing track and time
C/EAnd everybody got their own fucking back but mine
Dm/FWasn't in-class writing raps
Just to pass the time
Now I wish I could go back in time
When my mAmum used to pick me up from school
With the light-up C/Eshoes
Back when I would follow rules
Funny cause now Dm/FI refuse
But it made me powerful
I just nGeed someone to look me in the eye
Say "I'm pAmroud of yDmou"
Am/GAnd you don't know my life
You got me all wrong
C/GEvery word I ever said now is all gone
Dm/GWith no lifeline who am I to call on?
in myself
I'm in hell
I'm lost, mum
[Chorus: Halsey]
AmI can feel your hC/Eeart
Hanging in the Dm/Fair
AmI'm counting every sC/Etep
As you climb the sDm/Ftairs
It's buried in your bAmones
I see it in your cC/Elosed eyes turning Dm/Fin
This is harder than we Amknow
We hold it in the C/Emost
When we weren't tDm/Fhere
Coming like a
[Verse 2: G-Eazy]
AmYeah
And I don't know what's going on
C/EI've been holding on to things
That I know are gone
Dm/FI've been in between dreams and a 9 to 5
I'm about to quit this music thing
And go and get a job
AmI've been looking in the mirror like "who am I?"
C/EAm I everything I claimed to be or did I lie?
Dm/FAnd everything is all appealing from a third person
Yeah
But not as pretty when you get inside
Am/GAll these fake people living of facade
And lC/Giving a lie
And all they have is two things:
Fast Dm/Gwomen and pride
I never fitted to the hype though
I'm thinking
They just thinking mic grow
Am/GAnd I know what's it like to be alone
To fC/Geel like you have flown
So far away from home
I fDm/Geel so distant
From everyone I've known
I gotta go get it though
I feel it in my bones
[Chorus: Halsey]
AmI can feel your hC/Eeart
Hanging in the Dm/Fair
AmI'm counting every sC/Etep
As you climb the sDm/Ftairs
It's buried in your bAmones
I see it in your cC/Elosed eyes turning Dm/Fin
This is harder than we Amknow
We hold it in the C/Emost
When we weren't tDm/Fhere
Coming like a
[PostChorus: G-Eazy]
AmYeah
Lately, I've been broken, yeah
At lC/Eeast I'm being open, yeah
Dm/FAt least I'm being open, yeah
And is gotta come from sAmomething
C/EYeahDm/F  
That's gDm/Fotta come from something
[Chorus: Halsey]
AmI can feel your hC/Eeart
Hanging in the Dm/Fair
AmI'm counting every sC/Etep
As you climb the sDm/Ftairs
It's buried in your bAmones
I see it in your cC/Elosed eyes turning Dm/Fin
This is harder than we Amknow
We hold it in the C/Emost
When we weren't tDm/Fhere
Coming like a a a a a

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 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

Holding On

by Halsey

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/E

Dm/F

Am/G

C/G

Dm/G

[Intro]

Am C/E Dm/F Dm/F

| | | |

Am C/E Dm/F Dm/F

| | | |

[Chorus: Halsey]

Am C/E

I can feel your heart

Dm/F

Hanging in the air

Am C/E

I'm counting every step

Dm/F

As you climb the stairs

It's buried in your bones

C/E Dm/F

I see it in your closed eyes turning in

This is harder than we know

C/E

We hold it in the most

Dm/F

When we weren't there

Coming like a

[Verse 1: G-Eazy]

Yeah

And I don't know whats going on

C/E

I've been holding on to things

That I know are gone

Dm/F

I've been saying that I'm right

When I know I'm wrong

I've been feeling like the world

Gonna know my songs

Every day I really feel I'm losing track and time

C/E

And everybody got their own fucking back but mine

Dm/F

Wasn't in-class writing raps

Just to pass the time

Now I wish I could go back in time

When my mum used to pick me up from school

C/E

With the light-up shoes

Back when I would follow rules

Dm/F

Funny cause now I refuse

But it made me powerful

I just need someone to look me in the eye

Am Dm

Say "I'm proud of you"

Am/G

And you don't know my life

You got me all wrong

C/G

Every word I ever said now is all gone

Dm/G

With no lifeline who am I to call on?

in myself

I'm in hell

I'm lost, mum

[Chorus: Halsey]

Am C/E

I can feel your heart

Dm/F

Hanging in the air

Am C/E

I'm counting every step

Dm/F

As you climb the stairs

It's buried in your bones

C/E Dm/F

I see it in your closed eyes turning in

This is harder than we know

C/E

We hold it in the most

Dm/F

When we weren't there

Coming like a

[Verse 2: G-Eazy]

Yeah

And I don't know what's going on

C/E

I've been holding on to things

That I know are gone

Dm/F

I've been in between dreams and a 9 to 5

I'm about to quit this music thing

And go and get a job

I've been looking in the mirror like "who am I?"

C/E

Am I everything I claimed to be or did I lie?

Dm/F

And everything is all appealing from a third person

Yeah

But not as pretty when you get inside

Am/G

All these fake people living of facade

C/G

And living a lie

And all they have is two things:

Dm/G

Fast women and pride

I never fitted to the hype though

I'm thinking

They just thinking mic grow

Am/G

And I know what's it like to be alone

C/G

To feel like you have flown

So far away from home

Dm/G

I feel so distant

From everyone I've known

I gotta go get it though

I feel it in my bones

[Chorus: Halsey]

Am C/E

I can feel your heart

Dm/F

Hanging in the air

Am C/E

I'm counting every step

Dm/F

As you climb the stairs

It's buried in your bones

C/E Dm/F

I see it in your closed eyes turning in

This is harder than we know

C/E

We hold it in the most

Dm/F

When we weren't there

Coming like a

[PostChorus: G-Eazy]

Yeah

Lately, I've been broken, yeah

C/E

At least I'm being open, yeah

Dm/F

At least I'm being open, yeah

And is gotta come from something

C/E Dm/F

Yeah

Dm/F

That's gotta come from something

[Chorus: Halsey]

Am C/E

I can feel your heart

Dm/F

Hanging in the air

Am C/E

I'm counting every step

Dm/F

As you climb the stairs

It's buried in your bones

C/E Dm/F

I see it in your closed eyes turning in

This is harder than we know

C/E

We hold it in the most

Dm/F

When we weren't there

Coming like a a a a a

About Holding On Chords by Halsey

Learn how to play Holding On by Halsey with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Holding On chords”, “Holding On guitar chords”, or “Halsey Holding On 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 Holding On chords and for experienced players who want accurate Holding On lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, C/E, Dm/F, G, Dm, Am/G.

FAQ — Holding On by Halsey

How do I play "Holding On" by Halsey on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Holding On" by Halsey 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 "Holding On" by Halsey free?

Yes. The chords for "Holding On" by Halsey are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Holding On" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Holding On"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Holding On" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Holding On" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Holding On" by Halsey with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Halsey below.

What key is "Holding On" in?

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