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Holding My Own

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Written by Dean Dillon and Pamela Bedford
Performed on his 1992 Album "Holding My Own", MCA Records - Nashville
Capo 2
[Intro]
Dsus2 D Dsus2 D
[Verse 1]
There are pDeople who do not kD7now me
Who mGust think I've got it mDade
From Dall outward appearances
I gE7uess it looks that wAay
I've gDot good friends and fD7amily
They lGet me know they cDare
I got a jGob to keep me gDoing
And a cAar to get me tDhere
[Chorus]
I'm holding my oAwn
But I'd raGther be hAolding yDou
I can make it aAlone
But nGot like I mAade it with yDou
Without you hBmere
This hGouse just ain't no hDome
How lGong can I go Emon hAolding my Down
[Interlude]
Dsus2 D Dsus2 D
[Verse 2]
There is bDrand new show that is plD7aying
At the mGovies down the sDtreet
I'll pDrobably go there after work
E7Then stop somewhere to eAat
I've got cDable on my D7TV
And I'll leGave her on all nDight
While GI doze off to sDleep
And dAream that I'm aDlright
[Chorus]
I'm holding my oAwn
But I'd raGther be hAolding yDou
I can make it aAlone
But nGot like I mAade it with yDou
Without you hBmere
This hGouse just ain't no hDome
How lGong can I go Emon hAolding my Down
[Outro]
How lGong can I go Emon hAolding my Down

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The story behind the song

"Holding My Own" comes from George Strait, an artist famed for pioneering the neotraditional country style and his authentic cowboy image. Known as the "King of Country Music," he has influenced the genre with his roots-oriented sound. This song embodies the spirit of a steadfast individual, navigating life's challenges with resilience. It plays like an anthem for quiet determination, a testament to enduring strength.

AI-written from these sources:George Strait — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Holding My Own

by George Strait

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus2

Written by Dean Dillon and Pamela Bedford

Performed on his 1992 Album "Holding My Own", MCA Records - Nashville

Capo 2

[Intro]

Dsus2 D Dsus2 D

[Verse 1]

D D7

There are people who do not know me

G D

Who must think I've got it made

From all outward appearances

E7 A

I guess it looks that way

D D7

I've got good friends and family

G D

They let me know they care

G D

I got a job to keep me going

A D

And a car to get me there

[Chorus]

I'm holding my own

G A D

But I'd rather be holding you

I can make it alone

G A D

But not like I made it with you

Without you here

G D

This house just ain't no home

G Em A D

How long can I go on holding my own

[Interlude]

Dsus2 D Dsus2 D

[Verse 2]

D D7

There is brand new show that is playing

G D

At the movies down the street

I'll probably go there after work

E7 A

Then stop somewhere to eat

D D7

I've got cable on my TV

G D

And I'll leave her on all night

G D

While I doze off to sleep

A D

And dream that I'm alright

[Chorus]

I'm holding my own

G A D

But I'd rather be holding you

I can make it alone

G A D

But not like I made it with you

Without you here

G D

This house just ain't no home

G Em A D

How long can I go on holding my own

[Outro]

G Em A D

How long can I go on holding my own

About Holding My Own Chords by George Strait

Learn how to play Holding My Own by George Strait with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Holding My Own chords”, “Holding My Own guitar chords”, or “George Strait Holding My Own 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 My Own chords and for experienced players who want accurate Holding My Own lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dsus2, D, D7, G, E7, A.

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