Gave It Away
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CAPO: 2
Intro: C G F C Am
F Am F Am
You live in your prison, the one that you choose
F G Am
You'd do anything to have nothing to lose
F Am F Am
You got scared of escaping just a little too soon
F G
You give up your shovel and dig with a spoon
[Refrão]
C
You gave it away
G
Gave it away
C G F
Oh love, now you're out in the cold with your rock-a-bye body
C
Your butterfly soul
G
Oh no, don't you grow old
F Am
You're just finding your way
F Am F Am
With the current behind you, a clear summer sky
F G Am
You call yourself stranded, a boat by your side
F Am F Am
And your fistful of wishes, and your handful of hopes
F G
You stash them away in the pit of your throat
[Refrão]
C
You save them away
G7
Save them away
C G F
Oh no, but it's taking its toll on your rock-a-bye body
C
Your lullaby soul
G
Oh no, don't you grow old
F
You're just finding your way
G
Finding
INTERLUDE: G C G F C G Am
F Am F Am
I got a dream for you sometime, that you'll admit to the tide
F G
You'll push out in the ocean and go for a ride
[Refrão]
C
You're sailing away
G
Sailing away
C G F
Oh no, don't you let go of your rock-a-bye body
C
Your butterfly soul
G
Oh no, don't you grow old
F
You just find your way, find your way
C G Am F
Find your way back to me______
C G Am F C
Back to me______
How to play Gave It Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.