Just hang on chords by
38 Special

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

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Verse 1

Bm

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C

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When I was young

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Back when life was fun

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I recall the words my papa

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said

Bm

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He said to be a man

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Am

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You gotta try and understand

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There's one thing that you

Bm

Bm

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C

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must know

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Verse 2

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Em

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If you want to go far

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Well, set yourself a goal

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G

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And just hang on,

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C

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G

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just hang on

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And if you do this my son

Em

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Your gonna make it someday

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C

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Just hang on, my son

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That's the only way

Interlude 1

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Em

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Em

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Am

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Verse 3

Bm

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Well it wasn't long

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C

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Am

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When I left daddy's home

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All alone with no place to be

Bm

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With a great surprise

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C

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Am

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It looked me straight in the eyes

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A red guitar and the dreams

of a star

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Verse 4

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Em

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If you want to go far

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Set yourself a goal

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G

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And just hang on,

C

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just hang on

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D

D

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And if you do this my son

Em

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You're gonna make it someday

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G

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C

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Just hang on, my son

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That's the only way

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That's the only way

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C

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You'll be a star some day

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I say, Lord, let me hear you play

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Play on.

Outro 1

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

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Chords

G
D
F
C
Bm
Am
Em

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Just hang on by 38 special is A major.

The primary chords used in Just hang on are A, E, G, D, C#m, Bm.

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

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

The tempo of Just hang on is approximately 67 beats per minute.

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