Hold Me Down chords by
Halsey (Official Version)

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Key: C# minorDifficulty: Intermediate

Intro 1

Cm

Cm

Cm

Cm/Bb

Abmaj7

Gm

Verse 1
Cm Cm 
 
My demons
are begging me to open up my mouth
I need them
Cm/Bb Cm/Bb 
 
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
Gm Gm 
 
Mechanically make     the words     come out
Cm Cm 
 
They fight me, vigorous and angry
Watch them pounce
Ignite me
Cm/Bb Cm/Bb 
 
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
Gm Gm 
 
Licking up the flames   they bring     about

Pre-chorus 1

Cm

I sold my soul to a three-piece

And he told me I was holy

Abmaj7

He’s got me down on both knees

Gm

But it’s the devil that's tryna...

Chorus 1
Cm Cm 
 
Hold me down, hold me down
Eb Eb 
 
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
Knock     me out, knock me out
Gm Gm 
 
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Cm Cm 
 
Hold me down, hold me down
Eb Eb 
 
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
Knock     me out, knock me out
Gm Gm 
 
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Verse 2
Cm Cm 
 
Selfish
Taking what I want, and call it mine
I’m helpless
Cm/Bb Cm/Bb 
 
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
Gm Gm 
 
Clinging to a little   bit       of spine
Cm Cm 
 
They rush me
Telling me I’m running out of time
They shush me (Shh)
Cm/Bb Cm/Bb 
 
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
Gm Gm 
 
Walking me across    a fragile   line

Pre-chorus 2

Cm

I sold my soul to a three-piece

And he told me I was holy

Abmaj7

He’s got me down on both knees

Gm

But it’s the devil that's tryna...

Chorus 2
Cm Cm 
 
Hold me down, hold me down
Eb Eb 
 
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
Knock     me out, knock me out
Gm Gm 
 
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Cm Cm 
 
Hold me down, hold me down
Eb Eb 
 
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
Knock     me out, knock me out
Gm Gm 
 
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for

Bridge 1

Cm

Hold me down now

Hold me down now

Cm/Bb

Abmaj7

Gm

Hold me down

Pre-chorus 3

Cm

I sold my soul to a three-piece

And he told me I was holy

Cm/Bb

Abmaj7

He’s got me down on both knees

Gm

But it’s the devil that's tryna...

Chorus 3
Cm Cm 
 
Hold me down, hold me down
Eb Eb 
 
Sneaking out the back door, make no sound
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
Knock     me out, knock me out
Gm Gm 
 
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Cm Cm 
 
Hold me down, hold me down
Eb Eb 
 
Throw me in the deep end, watch me drown
Abmaj7 Abmaj7 
 
Knock     me out, knock me out
Gm Gm 
 
Saying that I want more, this is what I live for
Cm Cm 
 

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TunerE A D G B E

ChordsCm Cm/Bb Abmaj7 Gm Eb

Chords

Cm
Cm/Bb
Abmaj7
Gm
Eb

Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Cm: x-3-5-5-4-x
Cm/Bb: 6-x-5-5-4-x
Abmaj7: 4-x-5-5-4-x
Gm: 3-5-5-3-3-3
Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x

Capo: No capo

Transpose: -1

-1

Accurately transcribed by the GuitarTuna team.

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This is the definitive original version of Hold Me Down by Halsey, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of C# minor. It is designed for guitarists ready to move past the basics and capture the true feel of Halsey's performance.

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