Sia - Hostage: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Hostage" 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.

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F#               B                    G#m
You bring me to life then you shut me out
             C#
You keep me silent when I should shout
F#            B                 G#m
You make me cry and you make me come
             C#
You are the cop and I'm on the run

Chorus:
F#        B                  G#m
It all begins with just one kiss
                    C#
I'm held hostage by your love
F#         B             G#m
Put me in cuffs, lock me up
                    C#
I'm held hostage by your touch
      F#                    B
This prison is rough but I can't get enough
     G#                        C#
The secret life of us keeps me in handcuffs
F#            B                       G#m
Don't lock me up, don't you wanna free us
                         C#
I'm held hostage by your love

Then you let me out, and I catch the sun
You give me a taste of you and no one
But you always leave, and again I’m alone
This secret burns, but I'm imprisoned

Chorus:
It all begins with just one kiss
I'm held hostage by your love
Put me in cuffs, lock me up
I'm held hostage by your touch
This prison is rough, but I can't get enough
The secret life of us keeps me in handcuffs
Don't lock me up, don't you wanna free us?
I'm held hostage by your touch

 B              G#m           F#
Secret life of lovers who have others
                D#m
Under the covers
      B                 C#
And while you break my heart
I'm a criminal in these parts

Chorus - x2


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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.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Hostage" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Hostage" by Sia.

Sia - Hostage: Guitar Chords

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