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Solid Rock

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[Intro]
|  A| % | % | % |
[Chorus]
            C      D    A|  A| % |
Well, I'm hangin' on 
      C     D     A|  A| % |
To a Solid Rock
 D   E    F#m       D   E           F#m       D   E   F#m   D   E      F#m|  A| % |
Made     before      the foundation      of      the world
And I Dwon't let go, and I can't let go
DWon't let go, and I can't let go
                                  D|  A| % | % | % | 
Won't let go, and I can't let go no more
                                    (Won't let go, and I can't let go no more)
[Verse 1]
For Cme DHe was Achastised, for Cme DHe was Ahated
For Cme he Dwas reAjected by a Eworld that He created
CNatDions are Aangry, Ccursed Dare Asome
CPeople Dare exApecting a Efalse peace to come
[Chorus]
            C      D    A|  A| % |
Well, I'm hangin' on 
      C     D     A|  A| % |
To a Solid Rock
 D   E    F#m       D   E           F#m       D   E   F#m   D   E          F#m|  A| % |
Made     before      the foundation      of      of the world
And I Dwon't let go, and I can't let go
DWon't let go, and I can't let go
                                  D|  A| % |
Won't let go, and I can't let go no more
                                    (Won't let go, and I can't let go no more)
[Solo]
|  C   D      A|  C   D      A|
|  C   D      A|  E|
|  C   D      A|  C   D      A|
|  C   D      A|  E|  G   A|
| N.C. | % |
[Verse 2]
It's the Cways Dof the Aflesh to Cwar aDgainst the Aspirit
CTwenty-four Dhours a Aday you can Efeel it and you can hear it
Using Cev'Dry Aangle Cunder Dthe Asun.
And He Cnever Dgive Aup 'til the Ebattle's lost or won.
[Chorus]
            C      D    A|  A| % |
Well, I'm hangin' on 
      C     D     A|  A| % |
To a Solid Rock
 D   E    F#m       D   E           F#m       D   E   F#m   D   E          F#m|  A| % |
Made     before      the foundation      of      of the world
I Dwon't let go, and I can't let go
DWon't let go, and I can't let go
                                  D|  A| % |
Won't let go, and I can't let go no more
                                    (Won't let go, and I can't let go no more)
[Outro]
|  A7| % | % | % |
AWon't let go, and I can't let go
AWon't let go, and I can't let go
(repeat and fade)

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Solid Rock

by Bob Dylan

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

[Intro]

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[Chorus]

C D A A

| | % |

Well, I'm hangin' on

C D A A

| | % |

To a Solid Rock

D E F#m D E F#m D E F#m D E F#m A

| | % |

Made before the foundation of the world

And I won't let go, and I can't let go

Won't let go, and I can't let go

D A

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Won't let go, and I can't let go no more

(Won't let go, and I can't let go no more)

[Verse 1]

C D A C D A

For me He was chastised, for me He was hated

C D A E

For me he was rejected by a world that He created

C D A C D A

Nations are angry, cursed are some

C D A E

People are expecting a false peace to come

[Chorus]

C D A A

| | % |

Well, I'm hangin' on

C D A A

| | % |

To a Solid Rock

D E F#m D E F#m D E F#m D E F#m A

| | % |

Made before the foundation of of the world

And I won't let go, and I can't let go

Won't let go, and I can't let go

D A

| | % |

Won't let go, and I can't let go no more

(Won't let go, and I can't let go no more)

[Solo]

C D A C D A

| | |

C D A E

| | |

C D A C D A

| | |

C D A E G A

| | | |

| N.C. | % |

[Verse 2]

C D A C D A

It's the ways of the flesh to war against the spirit

C D A E

Twenty-four hours a day you can feel it and you can hear it

C D A C D A

Using ev'ry angle under the sun.

C D A E

And He never give up 'til the battle's lost or won.

[Chorus]

C D A A

| | % |

Well, I'm hangin' on

C D A A

| | % |

To a Solid Rock

D E F#m D E F#m D E F#m D E F#m A

| | % |

Made before the foundation of of the world

I won't let go, and I can't let go

Won't let go, and I can't let go

D A

| | % |

Won't let go, and I can't let go no more

(Won't let go, and I can't let go no more)

[Outro]

| | % | % | % |

Won't let go, and I can't let go

(repeat and fade)

About Solid Rock Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Solid Rock by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Solid Rock chords”, “Solid Rock guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Solid Rock 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 Solid Rock chords and for experienced players who want accurate Solid Rock lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, C, D, E, F#m, G.

FAQ — Solid Rock by Bob Dylan

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What key is "Solid Rock" in?

The chords for "Solid Rock" show the original chord names (including A, C, D, E, F#m, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.