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Michael and Akon hold hands

In his latest single, "Hold My Hand," Michael Jackson and guest vocalist Akon sing about how love can make everything better. They believe that even just holding hands with the one you love can help get you through life's problems.

This week's Karaoke Korner takes a look at some adjectives that contain with the word hand.

EXERCISES

Let's look at some adjectives that use the word hand. All you have to do is match each adjective with the correct definition.

SENTENCES

1. Jack wanted to train his students in hand-to-hand combat.

2. Boy bought a hand-held video camera to make his film in Phuket.

3. Koy knows from first-hand experience that studying overseas can be difficult.

DEFINITIONS

a. small enough to be held in the hand while being used

b. fighting that involves physical contact with your opponent

c. obtained or experienced yourself

"Hold My Hand"
By Michael Jackson

This life don't last forever
So tell me what we're waiting for
We're better off being together
Than being miserable alone

'Cause I've been there before
And you've been there before
But together we can be alright
'Cause when it gets dark
And when it gets cold
We hold each other till we see the sunlight

(Chorus)

Hold my hand
Baby I promise that
I'll do all I can
Things will get better
If you just hold my hand
Nothing can come between us
If you just hold
Hold my, hold my, hold my hand

The nights are getting darker
And there's no peace inside
So why make our lives harder
By fighting love tonight

(Chorus)

I can tell you're tired of being lonely
Take my hand don't let go baby hold me
Come to me and let me be your one and only
So I can make it alright till the morning

(Chorus)

 

ABOUT MICHAEL JACKSON

Name: Michael Joseph Jackson
Nationality: American
Style: Pop
Albums: Michael (2010), Invincible (2001), HIStory (1995), Dangerous (1991), Bad (1987), Thriller (1982), Off the Wall (1979)
Label: Epic

In brief: This legendary performer was born in Indiana, USA. He started his music career as a child, singing with his brothers in their band The Jackson 5. Michael went solo in the late 1970s, and in the early ‘80s produced ground-breaking music videos for his hits "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and "Thriller." His 1982 album Thriller is the best-selling album of all time, with well over 100 million copies sold. During his phenomenal career, Michael sold more than 750 million records worldwide. The singer died of cardiac arrest in 2009 at the age of 50. Michael's latest album, completed after his death, has topped the charts in many countries around the world. The album includes guests Lenny Kravitz, Dave Grohl, 50 Cent and Akon, who duets with Michael on the hit single, "Hold My Hand."

If you like Michael Jackson, check out: R. Kelly, Usher and Prince.

Website:  www.michaeljackson.com