Never Hold You

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Dwight Yoakam - Never Hold You
Play this with capo on 1st fret.
All chord names and shapes are relative to position of capo.
Real chord names are in square brackets below.
You should really detune your guitar a half-step to play this song,
but playing it this way is quicker for me to tab.
D
G
I've seen 'em watch you and make plans what they'll do
D
When someday, you're no longer mine.
G
I've heard 'em carry on about how, when I'm finally gone,
D
They're gonna treat you oh so fine.
A
But I could have told them that
G D
They'd never hold you if they tried.
G
I could have told them that, you bend and fold men who
D
Thought they would have you as a prize.
G
I could have told them, those foolish souled men that
A
They'd never hold you if they tried.
[Instrumental]
D G D G A D
G
I've been made real aware of pleasure that they'll share
D
With you soon as I slip your mind.
G
I've listened to 'em boast how I'll just be a ghost
D
Once they start takin' up your time.
A
But I could have told them that
G D
They'd never hold you if they tried.
A
But I could have told them that
G D
They'd never hold you if they tried.
A
But I could have told them that
G D
They'd never hold you if they tried.

Never Hold You chords and lyrics

Free chords for Never Hold You by Dwight Yoakam. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Dwight Yoakam  -  Never Hold You
Play this with capo on 1st fret.
All chord names and shapes are relative to position of capo.
Real chord names are in square brackets below.
You should really detune your guitar a half-step to play this song,
but playing it this way is quicker for me to tab.
D
[Instrumental]
D     G   D   G   A   D

Never Hold You Chords by Dwight Yoakam

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