Hold My Breath chords
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[Intro]
| G/B | F | G | C |
[Verse 1]
G/B
Talk too much
F G Am G/B
Drink too much
F G C C/B
Please don't leave
Am G F G
'Cause you're holding onto something special to me
Am
It's essential to me
[Verse 2]
G/B F G C G/B
Hold my breath
F G Am G/B
'Til I turn green
F G C C/B
Please don't leave
Am G F G
'Cause you're holding onto something special to me
Am
It's essential to me
[Chorus]
Dm E7
My love
F E7
Say that you, say that you love me
F G C
Don't waste my time
[Verse 3]
G/B F G C F G Am
Shut me up
F G C
Snuff me out
C/B
Please don't leave
Am G F G
'Cause you're holding onto something special to me
Am
It's essential to me
[Chorus]
Dm E7
My love
F E7
Say that you, say that you love me
F G C
Don't waste my time
F G C
Don't waste my time
[Outro]
| Dm | E7 | F | E7 | F | G | C |
How to play "Hold My Breath" by Post Malone on guitar
[Preface]
- Chords: F, G, C, and G/B.
- G/B: Ring on the third fret B string, index on the second fret A string.
- F: Ring and pinky on third frets A and D strings, index on first fret
B string, middle on second fret G string.
- G: Ring and pinky on 3rd fret B and high E, middle on 3rd fret low E,
index on 2nd fret A.
- C: Index on first fret B string, ring on third fret A string, center
on second fret D string.
- Practice fluid strumming while paying attention to transitions.
[First Verse]
- Chords: C, C/B, Am, F, G, and G/B.
- Am: Index on the first fret (B string), middle on the second fret (D string),
and ring on the second fret (G string).
- C/B: Middle on the first fret B string, index on the second fret A string.
- When using downstrums, have a consistent rhythm.
Make sure that the chord transitions are seamless.
[Verse 2]
- Chords: C, C/B, Am, F, G, and G/B.
- In line with verse 1, keep your transitions fluid.
- Make sure the lyrical rhythm corresponds with the strumming.
[Chorus]
- Chords: G, C, F, Dm, and E7.
- Dm: index on fret 1, high E; middle on fret 2, G; ring on fret 3, B.
- E7: Middle on the second fret's A string, index on the first fret's G string.
- To create tension and emotion, lightly stomp.
[Verse 3]
- Chords: C, C/B, Am, F, G, and G/B.
- Keep the transitions flowing naturally, just like in previous verses.
- Strumming a melody that emphasizes the lyrical flow is important.
[Outro]
– Dm, E7, F, G, C are the chords.
- Soften your strumming gradually to produce a subtle fade-out effect.
- Accentuate the lyrics to suit the contemplative tone of the outro.
[General Advice:]
- Tuning: EADGBE tuning standard.
- Tone: To complement the relaxed vibe of the song, use a clear tone.
- Practice: Pick up the tempo gradually at first, paying attention to fluid
chord changes.
- Typical errors: Make sure that chord transitions are clear, particularly
between G/B, F, and G.
Song details:
Post Malone's song "Hold My Breath" explores themes of
reliance and love. The song's lyrics examine a relationship's vulnerability
and need for certainty. Austin Richard Post, better known as Post Malone,
is renowned for his ability to fuse pop, rock, and hip-hop genres.
He has received a great deal of praise in the modern music industry
for his distinctive sound and contemplative lyrics.