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Hold On Forever original guitar chords by
Rob Thomas
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2015•Pop•2.3K views•
Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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G/B
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Another night and here we are again
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All our faults laid out ahead
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G/B
G/B

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Let it out, then let it right back in
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All those voices in your head
Pre-chorus 1
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And we both know everything,
C
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F
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but we can't learn to leave
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So I'll tell you what you need
Chorus 1
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C

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First thing, we make you feel better
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Next stop, we pull it all together
Dm
Dm

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I'll keep you warm like a sweater
F
F

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Take my hand, hold on forever
C
C

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Just fall apart if you need to
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Dm
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I'm here and I won't leave you now
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Don't look down

Hold on forever
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Verse 2
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G/B
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Lay down all your troubles end to end
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They could reach up to the stars
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So many roads, you don't know
G/B
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where you've been
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But you still know who you are
Pre-chorus 2
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And if I seem preoccupied
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I'm wondering what to do
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So here's my recipe for you
Chorus 2
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First thing, we make you feel better
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Next stop, we pull it all together
Dm
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I'll keep you warm like a sweater
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Take my hand, hold on forever
C
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Just fall apart if you need to
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Dm
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I'm here and I won't leave you now
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Don't look down
Interlude 1

Hold on forever
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G/B
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Pre-chorus 3
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And we both know everything,
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F
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but we can't learn to leave
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So I'll tell you what you need
Chorus 3
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First thing, we make you feel better
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G

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Next stop, we pull it all together
Dm
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I'll keep you warm like a sweater
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Take my hand, hold on forever
C
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Just fall apart if you need to
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Dm
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I'm here and I won't leave you now
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Don't look down
Outro 1

Hold on forever
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Just take my hand, hold on forever
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Hold on forever
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Just take my hand, hold on forever

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G/B

  • F

  • G

  • Dm

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Hold On Forever by Rob Thomas is E major.

The primary chords used in Hold On Forever are E, B, A, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, A, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Hold On Forever is approximately 151 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Hold On Forever 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 Hold On Forever. 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 Rob Thomas.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Hold On Forever to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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