Now playing

Hold Tight

Chords

4.939 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

‘HOLD TIGHT’ BY DAVE DEE, BEAKY, MICK AND TICH
(Capo at 2nd fret)
[Intro]
Hit the D chord four beats per bar.
Bass enter in third bar of intro.
D(6 bars)
[Verse]
HolDd tight, count to three, gotta stay close by me,
and Ghold tight, sing and shout, just ride my roundabout,
Aand hold tight, shut your eyes, girl, you suit me for sDi.G..ze,
forEget the other guys!A  
YouD'll never fall each tiGme you call:
Hold Atight! HGold tiAght! Hold Gti..A..A7.ght!
[Verse]
HoDld tight, make me feel, what you say is for real,
and hGold tight, carousel, girl, you'll soon ring my bell,
and hAold tight, we will fly, swinging low, swinging hDi.G...gh,
we're gEonna reach the skyA!
You'll Dnever fall, each time yGou call:
Hold Atight! HGold tAight! HolGd ti.A..A7.ght!
[Instrumental]
 A   G   A        D   A   G   A     D   A   G   A    D   Aone hit
D(6 bars)
[Verse]
HolDd tight, count to three, gotta stay close by me,
and hold tighGt, sing and shout, just ride my roundabout,
anAd hold tight, shut your eyes, girl, you suit me for si.D..Gze,
foErget the other guys!A  
You'll Dnever fall each time yGou call:
Hold tiAght! HolGd tighAt! Hold tGi....A7.ght!
A(10 bars)
D

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Hold Tight" is a song that captures a feeling of urgent closeness, a plea to stay near and connect deeply. With its distorted, heavy sound, it feels like a chant building to a shared, exhilarating moment, urging a loved one to "count to three" and "shut your eyes" as if preparing for a thrilling ascent where "we're gonna reach the sky." Released in 1966, this track was the first top ten hit for Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, a band known for their distinctive sound and playful stage presence. It’s a song about holding on tight to someone special, ready to take on anything together.

AI-written from these sources:Hold Tight (Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich song) — Wikipedia ↗Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

Story time

Hold Tight

Hold Tight

🎸 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

Hold Tight

by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich

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

Chords in this song · guitar

‘HOLD TIGHT’ BY DAVE DEE, BEAKY, MICK AND TICH

(Capo at 2nd fret)

[Intro]

Hit the D chord four beats per bar.

Bass enter in third bar of intro.

(6 bars)

[Verse]

Hold tight, count to three, gotta stay close by me,

and hold tight, sing and shout, just ride my roundabout,

A D G

and hold tight, shut your eyes, girl, you suit me for si...ze,

E A

forget the other guys!

D G

You'll never fall each time you call:

A G A G A A7

Hold tight! Hold tight! Hold ti.....ght!

[Verse]

Hold tight, make me feel, what you say is for real,

and hold tight, carousel, girl, you'll soon ring my bell,

A D G

and hold tight, we will fly, swinging low, swinging hi....gh,

E A

we're gonna reach the sky!

D G

You'll never fall, each time you call:

A G A G A A7

Hold tight! Hold tight! Hold ti....ght!

[Instrumental]

A G A D A G A D A G A D A

one hit

(6 bars)

[Verse]

Hold tight, count to three, gotta stay close by me,

and hold tight, sing and shout, just ride my roundabout,

A D G

and hold tight, shut your eyes, girl, you suit me for si...ze,

E A

forget the other guys!

D G

You'll never fall each time you call:

A G A G A7

Hold tight! Hold tight! Hold ti.....ght!

(10 bars)

About Hold Tight Chords by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich

Learn how to play Hold Tight by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hold Tight chords”, “Hold Tight guitar chords”, or “Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich Hold Tight 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 Tight chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hold Tight lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, E, A7.

FAQ — Hold Tight by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich

How do I play "Hold Tight" by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Hold Tight" by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich 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 "Hold Tight" by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich free?

Yes. The chords for "Hold Tight" by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Hold Tight" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hold Tight"?

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

Is "Hold Tight" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Hold Tight" by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich below.

What key is "Hold Tight" in?

The chords for "Hold Tight" show the original chord names (including D, G, A, E, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.