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Holding On for Life chords by
Ellie Goulding
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Key: F# minor•
Intro 1
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Enemy,
Verse 1

used to be

Part of you, bittersweet
D
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A
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But now you tell me lies
C
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Up and down, cold and hot
G
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Swear to God, got to stop
D
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'Cause I can't sleep at night
Verse 2
Am
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If you wanted love like this
C
C

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Em
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Blowing up with every kiss
D
D

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Should've known better
Am
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'Cause you find yourself alone
C
C

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Chilling you right to the bone
Em
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D

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No, should've known better
C
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You and me just Running
Verse 3
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towards the light
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Giving up the fight
D
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Hoping we survive
C
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You and me just

Strangers in the night
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Giving up the fight

Waiting to ignite
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
Verse 4
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Lost in you, lost in me

Afraid of love, in too deep
A
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So we just run and hide
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Lightning fast, felt the crash
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Scared to lose, fear attacks
D
D

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We only know goodbye
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You and me just
Verse 5
C
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Running towards the light
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Giving up the fight
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Hoping we survive
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You and me just
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Strangers in the night
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Giving up the fight
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Waiting to ignite
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Em
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
Em
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Holding on for life
Verse 6
Am
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If you wanted love like this
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Blowing up with every kiss
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Should've known better
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You find yourself alone
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Chilling you right to the bone
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No, should've known

better
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Verse 7
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Hopelessly holding on
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Am
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To all those perfect nights
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Em
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Let's pretend it's not gone
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And say we'll never die
Verse 8
C
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You and me just

Running towards the light
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Giving up the fight
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Hoping we survive
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You and me just
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Strangers in the night
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Giving up the fight
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Waiting to ignite
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Em
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
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Holding on for life
Em
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Holding on for life
Verse 9
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Hopelessly holding on
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To all those perfect nights
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Let's pretend it's not gone
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And say we'll never die
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Say we'll never die
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • A

  • Am

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Holding On for Life by Ellie Goulding is F# minor.

The primary chords used in Holding On for Life are F#m, A, D, E, B, Bm.

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

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

The tempo of Holding On for Life is approximately 113 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Holding On for Life using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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