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Hanging on by a thread chords by
Smokey Robinson
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Esus4
Esus4

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A
A

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We used
E
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to be tapestry
A
A

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D
D

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Now we're only hanging
A
A

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on by a thread
Verse 2
F#m
F#m
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Tightly woven
G
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Asus4
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D
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G
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Sewn togeth er by the ties that bind
Gm
Gm
3

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Joined together
Asus4
Asus4

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By a oneness of mind
Verse 3
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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The it happened, something happened
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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And I know it's not just in my head
A
A

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We used to be tapestry
D
D

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A
A

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Now we're only hanging by a thread
E
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F#m
F#m
2

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Close- knit people
Asus4
Asus4

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D
D

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G
G

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So close until not even light

could shine through
Gm
Gm
3

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Nothing could ever seper
Asus4
Asus4

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ate me from you
Verse 4
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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Then it happened, something happened
G
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Gm
Gm
3

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That started us to unravel and shred
F#m
F#m
2

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Now we're only hanging
D
D

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on by a thread
G
G

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By the thin line (by the thin line),
C
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Between go and stay (go and stay)
Asus4
Asus4

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I can see a break- up ahead
G
G

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A
A

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Interlude 1
D
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G

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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D
D

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G
G

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Verse 5
C
C

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Asus4
Asus4

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D
D

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Oh, then it happened,
Bm
Bm
2

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something happened
G
G

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That started us to unravel
Gm
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3

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and shred
F#m
F#m
2

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Now we're only hanging
D
D

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on by a thread
G
G

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By the thin line (by the thin line),
C
C

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Between go and stay (go and stay)
Asus4
Asus4

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I can see a break- up ahead
Verse 6
A
A

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E
E

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G
G

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We used to be tapestry
D
D

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Dm
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A
A

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Now we're only hanging on by a thread

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • Esus4

  • A

  • E

  • F#m

    2

  • G

  • Asus4

  • Gm

    3

  • C

  • Dm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Hanging on by a thread by Smokey robinson is D major.

The primary chords used in Hanging on by a thread are D, Bm, Esus4, A, E, F#m.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Bm, Esus4, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Hanging on by a thread is approximately 65 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Hanging on by a thread using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Hanging on by a thread. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Smokey robinson.

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