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Hold Back Those Tears chords by
Dan Greenaway
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Key: Ab major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Csus2
Csus2

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G
G

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Csus2
Csus2

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G
G

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It's

not that I don't like you,
Csus2
Csus2

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I'd love us to be friends
G
G

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But if you're wanting something

more
Csus2
Csus2

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before it starts, it's where it ends
G
G

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It's not that I'm not flattered,
Csus2
Csus2

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I'm surprised, awkwardly proud
G
G

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But I'm not sure what

makes me the one
Csus2
Csus2

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G
G

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to stand out from the crowd
Em
Em

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Am
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Hurry up, you can't be late,

your future's there
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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and you just can't wait
Csus2
Csus2

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D
D

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to have it now
Em
Em

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But take the time and hesitate,

to just get hurt,
Am
Am

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G
G

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well that can wait now surely
Csus2
Csus2

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D
D

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You don't need that now
Eb
Eb
6

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So hold back those tears,
F
F

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you're still young
G
G

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and you've got years in front of you
Eb
Eb
6

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F
F

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And I hope you never get to understand
G
G

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all of the things I've been through

Your courage for your convictions
Csus2
Csus2

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is surely something you don't lack
G
G

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But I'm not quite ready for all this,

Csus2
Csus2

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cos when you hurt you rebound back
G
G

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To try and fill the space,

the painful gap
C
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Csus2
Csus2

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that someone left behind
G
G

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What's the point and worth
Csus2
Csus2

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G
G

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C
C

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if someone else is on my mind?
Em
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Am
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Hurry up, you can't be late,

your future's there
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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Csus2
Csus2

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D
D

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and you just can't wait to have it now
Em
Em

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But take your time and hesitate
Am
Am

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to just get hurt,
G
G

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well that can wait now surely
Csus2
Csus2

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D
D

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You don't need that now
Eb
Eb
6

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So hold back those tears,
F
F

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you're still young
G
G

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and you've got years in front of you
Eb
Eb
6

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F
F

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And I hope you never get to understand
G
G

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all of the things I've been through
Am
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G
G

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Csus2
Csus2

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Is there nothing I can say?
C
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G
G

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Csus2
Csus2

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Is there nothing I can do?
C
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Am
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You made up your mind
C
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but in time you'll find
Csus2
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that I've done all I can for you,
Asus4
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for you.
G
G

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So who am I to say you're wrong,
Csus2
Csus2

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or convince you otherwise?
G
G

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But saying lines you just don't mean
Csus2
Csus2

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leads later to despise
G
G

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And it's not that I don't like you,
Csus2
Csus2

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cos I'd love us to be friends
G
G

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But if you're wanting something more
Csus2
Csus2

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before it starts,
G
G

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it's where it ends
Csus2
Csus2

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G
G

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Eb
Eb
6

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So hold back those tears,

F
F

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you're still young
G
G

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and you've got years in front of you
Eb
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6

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And I hope you never get to understand
F
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G
G

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all of the things I've been through
Eb
Eb
6

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So hold back those tears,
F
F

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you're still young
G
G

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and you've got years in front of you
Eb
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6

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F
F

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And I hope you never get to understand
G
G

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all of the things I've been through
Eb
Eb
6

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So hold back those tears,
F
F

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you're still young
G
G

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and you got years in front of you
Eb
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6

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So hold back those tears,

you're still young
F
F

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Dm
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G
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and you've got years in front of you.

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Chords

  • G

  • Csus2

  • Em

  • Am

  • Bm

    2

  • D

  • Eb

    6

  • F

  • C

  • A

  • Asus4

  • Dm

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Hold Back Those Tears?

The original key of Hold Back Those Tears by Dan Greenaway is Ab major.

What are the main chords for Hold Back Those Tears?

The primary chords used in Hold Back Those Tears are Ab, Dbsus2, Fm, Bbm, Cm, Eb.

Do I need a capo to play Hold Back Those Tears?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Hold Back Those Tears beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Dbsus2, Fm, Bbm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Hold Back Those Tears?

The tempo of Hold Back Those Tears is approximately 52 beats per minute.

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