[Verse 1] G Well, I don't think that I'm leavin' G Gonna burn one up in the sky Em Later this evenin' D And I'll swear that I can't hear you C No, but I can't see you G And I've been havin' trouble dreamin' G A blank stare up in your eyes Em7 What are you feelin'? D And your face used to be a beamin' Cmaj7 And now you're lookin' for a reason [Bridge] Em D Cmaj7 Barely holdin' on Em D Ooh [Pre-Chorus] Cmaj7 When did you lose your mind? Em Spiral out? Start thinkin' twice? G 'Cause I've been up all damn night Em D Two friends and a wish you could die [Chorus] Cmaj7 Tell me if you're breathin' Cmaj7 Tell me if you're leavin' Em D Tell me if I'm right or wrong Cmaj7 Tell me what you're needin' Cmaj7 Lately I've been feelin' Em D Feelin' like I'm dead and gone [Post-Chorus] Cmaj7 Em Barely holdin' on D Cmaj7 Em Barely holdin' on [Verse 2] D Cmaj7 You're grinnin' like a sinner Em While cursin' the cold G Your body's lookin' thinner D Your voice sounds so old Cmaj7 You hate you, like the winter Em When did you lose yourself? G Your heart has grown bitter D And you're cryin' out for help [Pre-Chorus] Cmaj7 When did you lose your mind? Em Spiral out? Start thinkin' twice? G 'Cause I've been up all damn night Em D Two friends and a wish you could die [Chorus] Cmaj7 Tell me if you're breathin' Cmaj7 Tell me if you're leavin' Em D Tell me if I'm right or wrong Cmaj7 Tell me what you're needin' Cmaj7 Lately I've been feelin' Em D Feelin' like I'm dead and gone [Post-Chorus] Cmaj7 Em Barely holdin' on D Cmaj7 Em D Barely holdin' on [Outro] Cmaj7 When did you lose your mind? Em Spiral out? Start thinkin' twice? G 'Cause I've been up all damn night D Two friends and a wish you could die
Buffalo Traffic Jam – Barely Holding On Chords on Piano & Ukulele
How to play Barely Holding: key, chords and progression
Barely Holding by Buffalo Traffic Jam is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 6 chords: G, Em, D, C, Em7 and Cmaj7.
Most of the song cycles through Em – D – Cmaj7 – Em (vi – V – IVmaj7 – vi in G major). In solfa, that is lah – soh – fah – lah. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.
Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.
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Barely Holding chords: questions
What key is Barely Holding in?
Barely Holding by Buffalo Traffic Jam is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).
What chords are in Barely Holding?
Barely Holding uses 6 chords: G, Em, D, C, Em7, Cmaj7.
What is the chord progression of Barely Holding?
The main progression is Em – D – Cmaj7 – Em (vi – V – IVmaj7 – vi).
Is Barely Holding easy to play on guitar?
Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.
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