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Barely Holding On

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Barely Holding On by Buffalo Traffic Jam

Capo 3rd fret

Verse 1
Well, I Don't Think That I'm GLeavin'
GGonna Burn One Up In The Sky
Later This EmEvenin'
And I'll Swear That I DCan't Hear You
No, But I CCan't See You
And I've Been Havin' Trouble GDreamin'
GA Blank Stare Up In Your Eyes
What Are You Em7Feelin'?
And Your Face Used To Be A DBeamin'
And Now You're Lookin' For ACmaj7 Reason

Bridge
Em   D Barely Holdin' Cmaj7On
OEmoh D​

Pre-Chorus
Cmaj7When Did You Lose Your Mind?
EmSpiral Out? Start Thinkin' Twice?
G'Cause I've Been Up All Damn Night
EmTwo Friends And A DWish You Could Die

Chorus
Cmaj7Tell Me If You're Breathin'
Cmaj7Tell Me If You're Leavin'
EmTell Me If I'm Right DOr Wrong
Cmaj7Tell Me What You're Needin'
Cmaj7Lately I've Been Feelin'
EmFeelin' Like I'm Dead And DGone

Post-Chorus
Barely Holdin' Cmaj7On      Em​
DBarely Holdin' Cmaj7On      Em​

Verse 2
DYou're Grinnin' Like A Cmaj7Sinner
While Cursin' EmThe Cold
Your Body's Lookin' GThinner
Your Voice Sounds DSo Old
You Hate You, Like The Cmaj7Winter
When Did You EmLose Yourself?
Your Heart Has Grown GBitter
And You're Cryin' DOut For Help

Pre-Chorus
Cmaj7When Did You Lose Your Mind?
EmSpiral Out? Start Thinkin' Twice?
G'Cause I've Been Up All Damn Night
EmTwo Friends And A DWish You Could Die

Chorus
Cmaj7Tell Me If You're Breathin'
Cmaj7Tell Me If You're Leavin'
EmTell Me If I'm Right DOr Wrong
Cmaj7Tell Me What You're Needin'
Cmaj7Lately I've Been Feelin'
EmFeelin' Like I'm Dead And DGone

Post-Chorus
Barely Holdin' Cmaj7On      Em​
DBarely Holdin' Cmaj7On      Em   D​

Outro
Cmaj7When Did You Lose Your Mind?
EmSpiral Out? Start Thinkin' Twice?
G'Cause I've Been Up All Damn Night
DTwo Friends And A Wish You Could Die
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Barely Holding On?

The chords for Barely Holding On are: G, Em, D, C, Em7, Cmaj7

What is the original key of Barely Holding On?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Barely Holding On?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Barely Holding On in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Barely Holding On be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Barely Holding On on ukulele?

Chord Barely Holding On can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Barely Holding On?

Barely Holding On uses 6 chords: G, Em, D, C, Em7, Cmaj7

What is the easiest way to play Barely Holding On?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Barely Holding On released in?

Barely Holding On was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Barely Holding On?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Barely Holding On to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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