note : the acoustic live version of this song repeats the chorus 3 times , but the first 2
missing a part of the lyrics . therefore , i have classified the chorus into versions 1 ,
and 3 . to play an acoustic song that sounds closer to the studio version , here’s
the pattern you should follow :
– intro
– verse 1
– verse 2
– pre chorus
– chorus version 3
– bridge ( solo )
– chorus version 2 x3 ( fading out . . . )

and here is the pattern for the acoustic live version .

intro
Em C G/D x2
Em

verse 1
Em
since you were born pushed into corner
D
and left all alone
Em
told what to do , obey all the rules
D C G/D
be just like everyone else those fools

verse 2
Em
day at the school , teacher’s a bully
D
you’re mobbed as a rule
Em
nothing from tv , your folks are away
D C D
you are trapped inside this house you must stay – home

pre chorus
Em
now it’s time for you to move on
D
leave the shadows of your past
C G B
don’t let them haunt you forever

chorus version 1
Em
hold on to your dream
C G
somewhere there’s a beam of hope
D B
which is guiding your way through the dark
Em
this is your chance
C
your love your romance
G D B
hold on to your dream and never give up
C D
in your life

bridge
Em C G/D
Em C D

chorus version 2
Em
hold on to your dream
C G
somewhere there’s a beam of hope
D B
which is guiding your way through the dark
Em
this is your chance
C
your love your romance
G D B
hold on to your dream and never give up

chorus version 3
Em
hold on to your dream
C G
somewhere there’s a beam of hope
D B
which is guiding your way through the dark
Em
this is your chance
C
your love your romance
G D B
hold on to your dream and never give up
C D Em
in your life – hold on to your dream