Don't Give Up On Me
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D
I will fight
A
I will fight for you
Bm G
I always do until my heart is black and blue
D
And I will stay
A
I will stay with you
Bm G
We'll make it to the other side like lovers do
D
I'll reach my hands out in the dark
A
And wait for yours to interlock
Bm
I'll wait for you
G
I'll wait for you
D
'Cause I'm not givin' up
A
I'm not givin' up, givin' up, no, not yet (not yet)
Bm
Even when I'm down on my last breath (last breath)
G
Even when they say there's nothin' left (nothin' left)
G
So don't give up on
D
I'm not givin' up
A
I'm not givin' up, givin' up, no, not me (not me)
Bm
Even when nobody else believes (believes)
G
I'm not goin' down that easily
So don't give up on me
D
And I will hold
A
I'll hold onto you
Bm
No matter what this world will throw
G
It won't shake me loose
D
I'll reach my hands out in the dark
A
And wait for yours to interlock
Bm
I'll wait for you
G
I'll wait for you
D
'Cause I'm not givin' up
A
I'm not givin' up, givin' up, no, not yet (not yet)
Bm
Even when I'm down on my last breath (last breath)
G
Even when they say there's nothin' left (nothin' left)
G
So don't give up on
D
I'm not givin' up
A
I'm not givin' up, givin' up, no, not me (not me)
Bm
Even when nobody else believes (believes)
G
I'm not goin' down that easily
G
So don't give up on me
D
I will fight
A
I will fight for you
Bm G
I always do until my heart is black and blue
How to play Don't Give Up On Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.