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Barely Holding On

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

Capo 3rd fret

Verse 1
Well, I Don't Think That I'm ELeavin'
EGonna Burn One Up In The Sky
Later This C#mEvenin'
And I'll Swear That I BCan't Hear You
No, But I CAan't See You
And I've Been Havin' Trouble EDreamin'
EA Blank Stare Up In Your Eyes
What Are You C#m7Feelin'?
And Your Face Used To Be A BBeamin'
And Now You're Lookin' For AAmaj7 Reason

Bridge
C#m    BBarely Holdin' OAmaj7n
OC#moh  B​

Pre-Chorus
Amaj7When Did You Lose Your Mind?
C#mSpiral Out? Start Thinkin' Twice?
E'Cause I've Been Up All Damn Night
C#mTwo Friends And A WBish You Could Die

Chorus
Amaj7Tell Me If You're Breathin'
Amaj7Tell Me If You're Leavin'
C#mTell Me If I'm Right OBr Wrong
Amaj7Tell Me What You're Needin'
Amaj7Lately I've Been Feelin'
C#mFeelin' Like I'm Dead And GBone

Post-Chorus
Barely Holdin' Amaj7On      C#m​
BBarely Holdin' Amaj7On      C#m​

Verse 2
BYou're Grinnin' Like A Amaj7Sinner
While Cursin' C#mThe Cold
Your Body's Lookin' EThinner
Your Voice Sounds BSo Old
You Hate You, Like The Amaj7Winter
When Did You C#mLose Yourself?
Your Heart Has Grown EBitter
And You're Cryin' BOut For Help

Pre-Chorus
Amaj7When Did You Lose Your Mind?
C#mSpiral Out? Start Thinkin' Twice?
E'Cause I've Been Up All Damn Night
C#mTwo Friends And A WBish You Could Die

Chorus
Amaj7Tell Me If You're Breathin'
Amaj7Tell Me If You're Leavin'
C#mTell Me If I'm Right OBr Wrong
Amaj7Tell Me What You're Needin'
Amaj7Lately I've Been Feelin'
C#mFeelin' Like I'm Dead And GBone

Post-Chorus
Barely Holdin' Amaj7On      C#m​
BBarely Holdin' Amaj7On      C#m    B​

Outro
Amaj7When Did You Lose Your Mind?
C#mSpiral Out? Start Thinkin' Twice?
E'Cause I've Been Up All Damn Night
BTwo Friends And A Wish You Could Die
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Barely Holding On?

The chords for Barely Holding On are: E, C#m, B, A, C#m7, Amaj7

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: E, C#m, B, A, C#m7, Amaj7

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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