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Sarah Mclachlan - Hold On
A        D                   E                           D
Hold on. Hold on to yourself for this is gonna hurt like hell
A        D                    E                       D
Hold on. Hold on to yourself. You know that only time can tell,
Bm                      E
what is it in me that refuses to believe,
           Bm              D
this isn't easier than the real thing.
A        D
My love, you know that you're my best friend,
    E                             D
you know that I'd do anything for you and
A           D
my love let nothing come between us,
   E                          D
my love for you is strong and true.
Bm                     E              Bm             D
Am I in heaven here or am I... at the crossroad I am standing
   F#m        A                   D             E
So now you're sleeping peaceful I lie awake and pray
F#m                   A                 D           E
that you'll be strong tomorrow and will see another day
            Bm     E      Bm                  D
and we will praise it and love the light that brings a smile
Asus4       A
across your face
A                 D
Oh God, if you're out there won't you hear me.
E                           D
I know we've never talked before and
A           D
Oh God, the man I love is leaving,
          E                      D
won't you take him when he comes to your door.
Bm                     E
Am I in heaven here or am I in hell,
       Bm        D
at the crossroad I am standing
   F#m        A                   D             E
So now you're sleeping peaceful I lie awake and pray
F#m                   A                 D           E
that you'll be strong tomorrow and will see another day
            Bm     E      Bm                  D
and we will praise it and love the light that brings a smile
   F#m        A                   D             E
So now you're sleeping peaceful I lie awake and pray
F#m                     A               D           E
that you'll be strong tomorrow and will see another day
            Bm     E
and we will praise it
    Bm                  D              A           D
and love the light that brings a smile across your face
A        D                       E                       D
Hold on. Hold on to yourself for this is gonna hurt like hell

Hold On chords and lyrics

Free chords for Hold On by Sarah McLachlan. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Sarah Mclachlan - Hold On

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 A, D, E, Bm, Am, F#m.

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

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

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 A, D, E, Bm, Am, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.