Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: D G D When the best of me is barely breathin' G D When I'm not somebody I believe in Bm Hold onto me Verse 2: G D G D When I miss the light the night has stolen G D When I'm slammin' all the doors You've opened Bm G Hold onto me, yeah
Pre-Chorus: D Hold onto me Chorus: G D Hold onto me when it's too dark to see You G D When I am sure I have reached the end G Bm Hold onto me when I forget I need You Em A When I let go, hold me again Verse 3: D G D When I don't feel like I'm worth defendin' G D When I'm tired from my pretendin' Bm G Hold onto me Verse 4: D G D When I start to break in desperation G D Underneath the weight of expectation A Bm Hold onto me Pre-Chorus: G D Hold onto me Chorus: G D Hold onto me when it's too dark to see You G D When I am sure I have reached the end G Bm Hold onto me when I forget I need You Em A When I let go, hold me again Verse 5: D G D I could rest here in Your arms forever G D 'Cause I know nobody loves me better Bm Hold onto me Outro: G D Hold onto me