Hold On
Written by Jude Johnstone
Recorded by Emmylou Harris
Album: All I Intended To Be (2008)

Intro.:  (G) x 4 bars

What (G)happened to your mother's love, what happened to your daddy's pride
Know you always had enough, know they were right by your side
(C)Happened to that ball of fire, (G)got out on that open road
Now nothin' but your own desire, lighten up that heavy load
Hold (C) on, hold on, hold on (G)

(G)Know you didn't plan for this, but that's the way it always starts
Just lookin' for a little kick, instead you bought a broken heart
(C)Now you've got to build a bridge, (G)only you can walk across
Wear the truth until it fits, pay the price and bear the loss
Hold (C) on, hold on, hold on (G)

(D)Once you were a little kid, (C)workin' on a great big plan
You (Em)threw away the simple joys and (D)now you have to (C)take a (G)stand

Inst.:  | (G)  | (G)  | (G)  | (G)  | (C)  | (C)  | (G)  | (G)  | (G)  |

A (D)battle's ragin' in your head, you (C)wish you didn't have to fight
Just (Em)hold onto my hand instead, an-(D)other day goes (C)by to-(G)night

What (G)happened to your mother's love, what happened to your daddy's pride
Way down deep inside your blood, to help you through this lonely ride

Hold (C) on, hold on, hold on (G)
Hold (C) on, hold on, hold on (G)
Hold (C) on, hold on, hold on (G)
Hold on -----