Country, Folk

Hold Me Down Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about finding stability in a loved one. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been runnin’ from the ghosts of my past

G D

And I’ve been drinkin’ to forget things that last

Em C

I’ve been lookin’ for a reason to pray

G D

And I’ve been losin’ all my faith along the way

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been fightin’ with the demons I know

G D

And I’ve been wakin’ up with nowhere to go

Em C

I’ve been searchin’ for a light in the dark

G D

And I’ve been missin’ every shot with a wayward mark

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Bridge

Em C

So when the mornin’ comes and the sun don’t rise

G D

I’ll see the hope still shinin’ in your eyes

Em C

And when the world feels like it’s crumblin’ in

G D

I’ll build it back with you again

Chorus

G C

‘Cause you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Outro

G C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Em C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Practice tip: Practice the G to D transition slowly, as it’s used frequently; keep your ring finger anchored on the third fret of the B string for both chords.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about finding stability in a loved one. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been runnin’ from the ghosts of my past

G D

And I’ve been drinkin’ to forget things that last

Em C

I’ve been lookin’ for a reason to pray

G D

And I’ve been losin’ all my faith along the way

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been fightin’ with the demons I know

G D

And I’ve been wakin’ up with nowhere to go

Em C

I’ve been searchin’ for a light in the dark

G D

And I’ve been missin’ every shot with a wayward mark

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Bridge

Em C

So when the mornin’ comes and the sun don’t rise

G D

I’ll see the hope still shinin’ in your eyes

Em C

And when the world feels like it’s crumblin’ in

G D

I’ll build it back with you again

Chorus

G C

‘Cause you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Outro

G C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Em C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Practice tip: Practice the G to D transition slowly, as it’s used frequently; keep your ring finger anchored on the third fret of the B string for both chords.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about finding stability in a loved one. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been runnin’ from the ghosts of my past

G D

And I’ve been drinkin’ to forget things that last

Em C

I’ve been lookin’ for a reason to pray

G D

And I’ve been losin’ all my faith along the way

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been fightin’ with the demons I know

G D

And I’ve been wakin’ up with nowhere to go

Em C

I’ve been searchin’ for a light in the dark

G D

And I’ve been missin’ every shot with a wayward mark

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Bridge

Em C

So when the mornin’ comes and the sun don’t rise

G D

I’ll see the hope still shinin’ in your eyes

Em C

And when the world feels like it’s crumblin’ in

G D

I’ll build it back with you again

Chorus

G C

‘Cause you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Outro

G C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Em C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Practice tip: Practice the G to D transition slowly, as it’s used frequently; keep your ring finger anchored on the third fret of the B string for both chords.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about finding stability in a loved one. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been runnin’ from the ghosts of my past

G D

And I’ve been drinkin’ to forget things that last

Em C

I’ve been lookin’ for a reason to pray

G D

And I’ve been losin’ all my faith along the way

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been fightin’ with the demons I know

G D

And I’ve been wakin’ up with nowhere to go

Em C

I’ve been searchin’ for a light in the dark

G D

And I’ve been missin’ every shot with a wayward mark

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Bridge

Em C

So when the mornin’ comes and the sun don’t rise

G D

I’ll see the hope still shinin’ in your eyes

Em C

And when the world feels like it’s crumblin’ in

G D

I’ll build it back with you again

Chorus

G C

‘Cause you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Outro

G C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Em C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Practice tip: Practice the G to D transition slowly, as it’s used frequently; keep your ring finger anchored on the third fret of the B string for both chords.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about finding stability in a loved one. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been runnin’ from the ghosts of my past

G D

And I’ve been drinkin’ to forget things that last

Em C

I’ve been lookin’ for a reason to pray

G D

And I’ve been losin’ all my faith along the way

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been fightin’ with the demons I know

G D

And I’ve been wakin’ up with nowhere to go

Em C

I’ve been searchin’ for a light in the dark

G D

And I’ve been missin’ every shot with a wayward mark

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Bridge

Em C

So when the mornin’ comes and the sun don’t rise

G D

I’ll see the hope still shinin’ in your eyes

Em C

And when the world feels like it’s crumblin’ in

G D

I’ll build it back with you again

Chorus

G C

‘Cause you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Outro

G C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Em C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Practice tip: Practice the G to D transition slowly, as it’s used frequently; keep your ring finger anchored on the third fret of the B string for both chords.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about finding stability in a loved one. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been runnin’ from the ghosts of my past

G D

And I’ve been drinkin’ to forget things that last

Em C

I’ve been lookin’ for a reason to pray

G D

And I’ve been losin’ all my faith along the way

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been fightin’ with the demons I know

G D

And I’ve been wakin’ up with nowhere to go

Em C

I’ve been searchin’ for a light in the dark

G D

And I’ve been missin’ every shot with a wayward mark

Chorus

G C

But you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Bridge

Em C

So when the mornin’ comes and the sun don’t rise

G D

I’ll see the hope still shinin’ in your eyes

Em C

And when the world feels like it’s crumblin’ in

G D

I’ll build it back with you again

Chorus

G C

‘Cause you hold me down when the wind blows high

G D

You hold me down when I can’t say goodbye

Em C

You hold me down when I’m losing my mind

G D

And I’ll hold you down for the rest of our time

Outro

G C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Em C

For the rest of our time

G D

For the rest of our time

Practice tip: Practice the G to D transition slowly, as it’s used frequently; keep your ring finger anchored on the third fret of the B string for both chords.