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Hang On

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[Verse 1]
CThings are getting weFird, things are getting toGugh
Nothing's making senFse but you keep on lookinCg up
They tell you to be trFue, you're trying every dGay
You keep it on the reFal, still you gotta find a Cway
To make your mama hapFpy, to make your papa pGroud
You gotta turn it Amup but all you heGar is turn it Fdown
[Pre Chorus]
FSo gather round I'm Chere to say
FYou'll never make eveCrybody's day
FBut while you're around yoCu might as well
DCatch the tiger by his taFil
[Chorus]
And hCang on hang on hang on
FEverybody just
GGet on get on get on geFt started
CJust go on go on go oFn
Everybody just Dhold onF  
[Verse 2]
CSometimes I wanna cry Fand throw the towel iGn
They try to beat me doFwn but I'll take it oCn the chin
And everywhere I go thFe people are the sGame
They just wanna know Fthat everything will Cbe OK
Things are getting roFugh, you'll turn it bGack around
You gotta turn it uAmp when they teGll you tone it doFwn
[Pre-Chorus]
FSo gather round I'm Chere to say
FYou'll never make eveCrybody's day
FBut while you're around yoCu might as well
DCatch the tiger by his taFil
[Chorus]
And hCang on hang on hang on
FEverybody just
GGet on get on get on geFt started
CJust go on go on go oFn
Everybody just Dhold onF  
Just gGet oh  F- oh - onCnnnnn

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Hang On

by Smash Mouth

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

C F G

Things are getting weird, things are getting tough

F C

Nothing's making sense but you keep on looking up

F G

They tell you to be true, you're trying every day

F C

You keep it on the real, still you gotta find a way

F G

To make your mama happy, to make your papa proud

Am G F

You gotta turn it up but all you hear is turn it down

[Pre Chorus]

F C

So gather round I'm here to say

F C

You'll never make everybody's day

F C

But while you're around you might as well

D F

Catch the tiger by his tail

[Chorus]

And hang on hang on hang on

Everybody just

G F

Get on get on get on get started

C F

Just go on go on go on

D F

Everybody just hold on

[Verse 2]

C F G

Sometimes I wanna cry and throw the towel in

F C

They try to beat me down but I'll take it on the chin

F G

And everywhere I go the people are the same

F C

They just wanna know that everything will be OK

F G

Things are getting rough, you'll turn it back around

Am G F

You gotta turn it up when they tell you tone it down

[Pre-Chorus]

F C

So gather round I'm here to say

F C

You'll never make everybody's day

F C

But while you're around you might as well

D F

Catch the tiger by his tail

[Chorus]

And hang on hang on hang on

Everybody just

G F

Get on get on get on get started

C F

Just go on go on go on

D F

Everybody just hold on

G F C

Just get oh - oh - onnnnnn

About Hang On Chords by Smash Mouth

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

FAQ — Hang On by Smash Mouth

How do I play "Hang On" by Smash Mouth on guitar?

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hang On"?

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

Is "Hang On" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Hang On" in?

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