1993 single from Slade II
[Intro]
Bb C
Dm Bb
Ooh-ooh, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
C
[Verse 1]
C Am
That special night, the star shines bright
Dm G
Upon the season of good cheer
C Am
I pour a drink, put out the lights
Dm G
It's not the same cause your not here
[Pre-chorus]
Gm Dm
Still hang a stocking on the wall
Gm Dm
Just for the kids, not you, no
[Chorus]
Bb C Dm
These days you've got to hold on to love
Bb C
Show me how to hold on to love
[Verse 2]
C Am
That special night, a star shines bright
Dm G
Upon the season of good cheer
C Am
I raise my glass and toast the past
Dm G
To absent friends, wish you were here
[Pre-chorus]
Gm Dm
Did your mama tell ya bout the old songs?
Gm Dm
Recall the times when we were so young
[Chorus]
Bb C Dm
These days you've got to hold on to love
Bb C
Show me how to hold on to love
[Solo]
Gm Dm x2
[Chorus]
Bb C Dm
These days you've got to hold on to love
Bb C Dm
These days you've got to hold on to love
[Outro to fade]
Bb C
Hold on, hold on
Am Dm Bb
Even when all your hope is gone
C Dm
You've got to hold on to love
Bb C
Hold on, hold on
Dm Bb
Have to find the strength to carry on
C Dm
You've got to hold on to love