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5.0 (1)
Key: E major•
Intro 1
E5
E5

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E/D#
E/D#

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D5
D5
5

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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E5
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E/D#
E/D#

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D5
D5
5

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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E5
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Verse 1
E/D#
E/D#

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You see it all around you
D5
D5
5

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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Good lovin' gone bad
E5
E5

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E/D#
E/D#

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D5
D5
5

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And usually it's too late when you,
A/C#
A/C#
2

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realize what you had
Pre-chorus 1
C
C

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And my mind goes back
D
D

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to a girl I left some years ago
Chorus 1

(Who told me)
E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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Just hold on loosely
D
D

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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But don't let go
Dsus2
Dsus2

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E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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If you cling to tightly
D
D

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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You're gonna lose control
F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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Your baby needs someone to believe in
F#m
F#m
2

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A
A

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And a whole lot of space to breathe in
Verse 2
E5
E5

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E/D#
E/D#

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It's so damn easy, you
D5
D5
5

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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when your feelings are such
E5
E5

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E/D#
E/D#

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D5
D5
5

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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To overprotect her, to love her too much
Pre-chorus 2
C
C

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And my mind goes back
D
D

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to a girl I left some years ago
Chorus 2

(Who told me)
E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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Just hold on loosely
D
D

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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But don't let go
Dsus2
Dsus2

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E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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If you cling to tightly
D
D

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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You're gonna lose control
F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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Your baby needs someone to believe in
F#m
F#m
2

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Asus2
Asus2

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And a whole lot of space to breathe in
Interlude 1
G/A
G/A
3

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D/A
D/A
2

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G/A
G/A
3

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D/A
D/A
2

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G/A
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3

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G/A
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3

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D/A
D/A
2

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G/A
G/A
3

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D/A
D/A
2

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Don't let her slip a-
D
D

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Dsus2
Dsus2

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D
D

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Dsus2
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D
D

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way
D
D

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Dsus2
Dsus2

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D
D

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Dsus2
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Senti mental fool
G/A
G/A
3

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D/A
D/A
2

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G/A
G/A
3

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D/A
D/A
2

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G/A
G/A
3

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G/A
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3

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D/A
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2

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G/A
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3

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D/A
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2

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Don't let your heart get in
D
D

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Dsus2
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D
D

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her way
B
B
2

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Yeah, yeah, yeah
Verse 3
E5
E5

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E/D#
E/D#

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You see it all around you
D5
D5
5

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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Good lovin' gone bad
E5
E5

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E/D#
E/D#

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D5
D5
5

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And usually it's too late when you,
A/C#
A/C#
2

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D
D

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realize what you had
Chorus 3
E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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Just hold on loosely
D
D

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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But don't let go
Dsus2
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E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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If you cling to tightly
D
D

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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You're gonna lose control
F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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Your baby needs someone to believe in
F#m
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2

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A
A

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And a whole lot of space to breathe in
Chorus 4
E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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Just hold on loosely
D
D

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A/C#
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2

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But don't let go
Dsus2
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E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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If you cling to tightly
D
D

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You're gonna lose it
A/C#
A/C#
2

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You're gonna, lose
E
E

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Solo 1
E/D#
E/D#

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D
D

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A/C#
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2

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Dsus2
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E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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D
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A/C#
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2

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Dsus2
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Chorus 5
E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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Just hold on loosely
D
D

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A/C#
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2

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But don't let go
Dsus2
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E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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If you cling to tightly
D
D

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You're gonna lose control
E
E

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E/D#
E/D#

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Just hold on loosely
D
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D/C#
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But don't let go
Dsus2
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E
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E/D#
E/D#

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If you cling to tightly
D
D

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You're gonna lose control
E
E

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Outro 1
E/D#
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D
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A/C#
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Dsus2
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E
E

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E/D#
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D
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A/C#
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Dsus2
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E5

  • E/D#

  • D5

    5

  • A/C#

    2

  • C

  • D

  • E

  • Dsus2

  • F#m

    2

  • B

    2

  • A

  • Asus2

  • G/A

    3

  • D/A

    2

  • D/C#

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Hold On Loosely by 38 Special is E major.

The primary chords used in Hold On Loosely are E, D#m, D, C#m, C, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, D#m, D, C#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 Loosely is approximately 127 beats per minute.

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