[Verse] Dm C Searching through snow Gm F For the javelin I had not G G7 Meant to throw right at you Gm A For if it had hit its mark Bb F Thereβd be blood in the place Gm Where you stood [Chorus] F It's a terrible thought C G To have and hold F It's a terrible thought C G To have and hold [Interlude] F Bb [Verse] F C So here we stand in the dark Bb F My eyes travelling to the spot G Where you'd thrown yourself G7 Gm Over the rocks A For if you'd not been so fast Bb F There'd be blood in the place Bb Where you stood [Chorus] F It's a terrible thought C G To have and hold F It's a terrible thought C G To have and hold F It's a terrible thought C G To have and hold [Outro] Bb F Gm F
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: F
- Chords: Dm, C, Gm, F, G, G7, A. Bb
- BPM: 140
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: Javelin To Have And To Hold
- Artist: Sufjan Stevens
- Written by Sufjan Stevens
- Produced by Sufjan Stevens
- Album: Javelin
- Released Date: 3 October 2023
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β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Javelin To Have And To Hold in?
Javelin To Have And To Hold is in the key of F.
What chords do I need for Javelin To Have And To Hold?
You need Dm, C, Gm, F, G, G7, A. Bb to play Javelin To Have And To Hold by Sufjan Stevens.
Do I need a capo for Javelin To Have And To Hold?
No capo is needed to play Javelin To Have And To Hold by Sufjan Stevens.
How hard is Javelin To Have And To Hold to play on guitar?
Javelin To Have And To Hold by Sufjan Stevens is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.