Holding Back The Years original guitar chords by 
Simply Red 
How did you like the song?
More songs by Simply Red
Discover chords for more songs to play
Popular chords globally
Most played chords & tabs across all users
Frequently asked questions
The original key of Holding Back The Years by Simply Red is D minor.
The primary chords used in Holding Back The Years are Dm, Em, F, G, D.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, Em, F, G, 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 Holding Back The Years is approximately 87 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Holding Back The Years 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 Holding Back The Years. 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 Simply Red.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Holding Back The Years to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Holding Back The Years by Simply Red on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.