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Barely Holding On

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Barely Holding On by Buffalo Traffic Jam in the key of D

Capo 3rd fret

Verse 1
Well, I Don't Think That I'm DLeavin'
DGonna Burn One Up In The Sky
Later This BmEvenin'
And I'll Swear That I ACan't Hear You
No, But I CGan't See You
And I've Been Havin' Trouble DDreamin'
DA Blank Stare Up In Your Eyes
What Are You Bm7Feelin'?
And Your Face Used To Be A ABeamin'
And Now You're Lookin' For AGmaj7 Reason

Bridge
Bm   A Barely Holdin' Gmaj7On
OBmoh A​

Pre-Chorus
Gmaj7When Did You Lose Your Mind?
BmSpiral Out? Start Thinkin' Twice?
D'Cause I've Been Up All Damn Night
BmTwo Friends And A AWish You Could Die

Chorus
Gmaj7Tell Me If You're Breathin'
Gmaj7Tell Me If You're Leavin'
BmTell Me If I'm Right AOr Wrong
Gmaj7Tell Me What You're Needin'
Gmaj7Lately I've Been Feelin'
BmFeelin' Like I'm Dead And AGone

Post-Chorus
Barely Holdin' Gmaj7On      Bm​
ABarely Holdin' Gmaj7On      Bm​

Verse 2
AYou're Grinnin' Like A Gmaj7Sinner
While Cursin' BmThe Cold
Your Body's Lookin' DThinner
Your Voice Sounds ASo Old
You Hate You, Like The Gmaj7Winter
When Did You BmLose Yourself?
Your Heart Has Grown DBitter
And You're Cryin' AOut For Help

Pre-Chorus
Gmaj7When Did You Lose Your Mind?
BmSpiral Out? Start Thinkin' Twice?
D'Cause I've Been Up All Damn Night
BmTwo Friends And A AWish You Could Die

Chorus
Gmaj7Tell Me If You're Breathin'
Gmaj7Tell Me If You're Leavin'
BmTell Me If I'm Right AOr Wrong
Gmaj7Tell Me What You're Needin'
Gmaj7Lately I've Been Feelin'
BmFeelin' Like I'm Dead And AGone

Post-Chorus
Barely Holdin' Gmaj7On      Bm​
ABarely Holdin' Gmaj7On      Bm   A​

Outro
Gmaj7When Did You Lose Your Mind?
BmSpiral Out? Start Thinkin' Twice?
D'Cause I've Been Up All Damn Night
ATwo Friends And A Wish You Could Die
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Barely Holding On?

The chords for Barely Holding On are: D, Bm, A, G, Bm7, Gmaj7

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: D, Bm, A, G, Bm7, Gmaj7

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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