Give Me One Reason
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F C G F
You're not an angel
F C G F
And I'm not the perfect man
F C G F
But you know I love you
F C G
So why won't you let me in
Am F C G
Give me one reason to stay and I'll stay
Am F C G
Give me one reason to leave and I'll leave
Am F C G
I don't need you to be me
Am F C G
I'll be just fine being free
Am F C G
Yeah, I'll be just fine being free
F, C, G, F x2
F C G F
You're like a shadow
F C G F
That I cannot hold on to
F C G F
I'm not a prison
F C G
I cannot tie you down
Am F C G
Give me one reason to stay and I'll stay
Am F C G
Give me one reason to leave and I'll leave
Am F C G
I don't need you to be me
Am F C G
I'll be just fine being free
Am F C G
Yeah, I'll be just fine being free
Oh
Am, G, F,
F Am G F
And I'll be alright
F Am G F
Without you on my side
F Am G F
I'll still sleep at night
F Am Am
But don't make me have to
Am F C G
Give me one reason
Am F C G
Give me one reason
Am F C G
Give me one reason to stay and I'll stay
Am F C G
Give me one reason to leave and I'll leave
Am F C G
I don't need you to be me
Am F C G
I'll be just fine being free
Am F C G
I'll be just fine being free
Am F C G
Yeah, I'll be just fine being free
Am F C G
Yeah, I'll be just fine being free
How to play Give Me One Reason
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.