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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
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Hold On
CAPO 1
GHold on
Hold on to yourself
Dfor this is gonna hurt like heCll
GHold on
Hold on to yourself
Dyou know that only time will telCl
AmWhat is it in me that refusDes to believe
this isn't eaAmsier than the real Cthing
(SAME AS ABOVE)
My love
you know that you're my best friend
you know I'd do anything for you
my love
let nothing come between us
my love for you is strong & true
AmAm I in heaven here or Dam I...
at the crAmossroads I am stanCding
EmSo now you're sleeping Gpeaceful
I lCie awake & Dpray
that Emyou'll be strong toGmorrow & we'll
Csee another day D& we will prAmaise iDt
& loAmve the light that brings Ca smile
Gacross your face
Oh god if you're out there
won't you hear me
I know that we've never talked before
oh god the man I love is leaving
won't you take him
when he comes to your door
Am I in heaven here or am I in hell
at the crossroads I am standing
So now you're sleeping peaceful
I lie awake & pray
that you'll be strong tomorrow & we'll
see another day & we will praise it
& love the light that brings a smile
across your face...
Hold on
hold on to yourself
for this is gonna hurt like hell

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Hold On

by Sarah McLachlan

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

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Hold On

CAPO 1

Hold on

Hold on to yourself

D C

for this is gonna hurt like hell

Hold on

Hold on to yourself

D C

you know that only time will tell

Am D

What is it in me that refuses to believe

Am C

this isn't easier than the real thing

(SAME AS ABOVE)

My love

you know that you're my best friend

you know I'd do anything for you

my love

let nothing come between us

my love for you is strong & true

Am D

Am I in heaven here or am I...

Am C

at the crossroads I am standing

Em G

So now you're sleeping peaceful

C D

I lie awake & pray

Em G

that you'll be strong tomorrow & we'll

C D Am D

see another day & we will praise it

Am C

& love the light that brings a smile

across your face

Oh god if you're out there

won't you hear me

I know that we've never talked before

oh god the man I love is leaving

won't you take him

when he comes to your door

Am I in heaven here or am I in hell

at the crossroads I am standing

So now you're sleeping peaceful

I lie awake & pray

that you'll be strong tomorrow & we'll

see another day & we will praise it

& love the light that brings a smile

across your face...

Hold on

hold on to yourself

for this is gonna hurt like hell

About Hold On Chords by Sarah McLachlan

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

FAQ — Hold On by Sarah McLachlan

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Is "Hold On" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Hold On" in?

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