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Acoustic Hits, Vol. 4
Hold Back the River (Acoustic Version)

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Hold Back the River (Acoustic Version)

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3:47

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"Hold Back the River (Acoustic Version)" is a track by Matt Johnson, from the album Acoustic Hits, Vol. 4. The track is 3:47 long.

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Acoustic Hits, Vol. 4

Track number

3

1Treat You Better (Acoustic Version)
3:06
2Cheerleader (Acoustic Version)
2:27
3Hold Back the River (Acoustic Version)
3:47
4Hold My Hand (Acoustic Version)
3:55
5Sky Full of Stars (Acoustic Version)
3:34
6Photograph (Acoustic Version)
4:26
7Hello (Acoustic)
4:31
8Believe (feat. Gareth Evans) [Live Guitar Sessions]
3:45
9King (Acoustic Version)
3:19
10Complete
2:55
11Blame / Love Me Again (Acoustic Mashup)
3:01
12Feels Like Home (Acoustic Extended Version)
4:42
13True (Live Guitar Sessions)
3:46
14Writing's on the Wall (Acoustic)
3:34
15Little Things / Night Changes (Acoustic Mashup)
3:41
16Get Over You (Acoustic Version)
3:50
—Sky Full of Stars - Acoustic Version
3:34

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