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Hanging On

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Tempo 80 BPM

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Step 1 / 64Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

Intro:
       Bm         Bm          A          A          G          G         A          A
e |----2---2-|----2---2-|----0---0-|----0---0-|----------|----------|----------|-----0----|
B |---3---3--|---3---3--|---2---2--|---2---2--|----3---3-|----3---3-|----2---2-|----2-2---|
G |--4---4---|--4---4---|--2---2---|--2---2---|---4---4--|---4---4--|---2---2--|---2---2--|
D |----------|----------|----------|----------|--5---5---|--5---5---|--2---2---|--2-----2-|
A |-2---2----|-2---2----|-0---0----|-0---0----|----------|----------|-0---0----|-0--------|
E |----------|----------|----------|----------|-3---3----|-3---3----|----------|----------|
Bm                   A
You know we can get away
             G           A
Because I'm calling your name
Bm                    A
Every day I feel this pain
             G              A
But you just turn and walk away
  Bm
Noooo...
Chorus:
A                         G   A
I just can't keep hanging on
          Bm
To you and me
A                         G     A
I just don't know what is wrong
            Bm
With you and me
  Bm Bm A  A  G  G  A  A
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Bm                      A
Touch me and then turn away
             G                A
And put your hands into the flame
Bm                      A
Tell me if you feel this pain
              G                      A
Cause I don't want to be a ball and chain
  Bm
Noooo...
Chorus:
A                         G   A
I just can't keep hanging on
       Bm               A
To you and... huvaaaeeee...
A                    G             A
I just don't know whaaaat is wrong
            Bm         A
With you and me...
A                         G   A
I just can't keep hanging on
          Bm
To you and me
A                         G     A
I just don't know what is wrong
         Bm
With you and me
A       Bm
 You and me
A       Bm
 You and me...

Hanging On chords and lyrics

Free chords for Hanging On by Ellie Goulding. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Chorus:
| Bm | Bm | A | A | G | G | A | A |
Chorus:

Hanging On Chords by Ellie Goulding

Learn how to play Hanging On by Ellie Goulding with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hanging On chords”, “Hanging On guitar chords”, or “Ellie Goulding Hanging 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 Hanging On chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hanging On lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, A, G, B, D, E.

Frequently asked questions about Hanging On

How do I play "Hanging On" by Ellie Goulding on guitar?

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hanging On"?

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

Is "Hanging On" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Hanging On" in?

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