a-ha - Barely Hanging On: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Barely Hanging On" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
G# Cm A# I used to be so sensible on my own Now I'm so sensitive it's a joke I'm getting by on decibels like a drug And greet every brand new day with a shrug Chorus: G# Cm A# I'm barely hanging on I'm barely hanging on I'm barely hanging on I'm barely hanging on I used to be so comfortable in a suit Almost presentable next to you I used to be so confident in a crowd Now I can't say my own name aloud Chorus And now I guess you're wondering why We never could see eye to eye Oh, but never mind And now I guess it's hard to see What has gotten into me Oh, but never mind Oh, but never mind Oh, but never mind Chorus I'm barely hanging on I'm barely hanging on You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#  Cm  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Barely Hanging On" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Barely Hanging On" by a-ha.