Key of E 
 
E  Esus4  E  Esus4 
 
E      Esus4  E      Esus4 
Yes, I had my chance 
E 
My one shot at true romance 
A9                                         E
Only a fool, would let it slip through his hands 
    A                                                    E    A9
So, take it from the one who dreams about the way things were  
E              B             E   Esus4  E Esus4
If I were you, I'd hold onto her 
E         Esus4 E     Esus4
Known her long enough  
E        Esus4     E        Esus4
Seen her eyes when she's in love 
A9                                             E
And I can tell, you're all that she's thinking of 
    A                                                    E    A9
So, take it from the one who dreams about the way things were 
E              B             E   Esus4
If I were you, I'd hold onto her  
A9                                               E
Now, she's just beautiful words on a page I have turned 
    A9
I'm longing to hold her and tryin' to get over 
  C#m                          B
A bridge that I shouldn't have burned 
A9                           E   Esus4
If I were you, I'd hold onto her  
 
Solo 
E        Esus4     E     Esus4
So, just treat her right  
E        Esus4    E       Esus4
Keep her safe and warm at night 
A9                                                   E    A9
Give her your love, and you'll have the love of your life   
     A                                                    E    A9
Just take it from the one who dreams about the way things were  
E              B             E   Esus4   A A9
If I were you, I'd hold onto her  
E              B
If I were you, I'd hold on 
 
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