Give More Than You Take
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste:
2nd traste
As recorded by Ed Bruce
(From the 1968 Album IF I COULD JUST GO HOME)
Capo 2nd fret
[Intro]
G
[Chorus]
D G D G
If you wanna keep a love young always show her that you care
C G D Em
Call her through the day to say you love her always thinking of her
Am C D G
Give her just a little more love than you take
[Verse 1]
D G D G
If you sometimes seem to hurt her then you mustn't let love die
C G D Em
Take her head on your shoulder pet her say you're sorry to let her cry
Am C D G
Give her just a little more love than you take
[Bridge]
C G D Em
Like the rain filling water that the sun takes from a lake
Am C D G
If you give more love there'll always be than much more to take
[Verse 2]
D G D G
Just remember your time's coming when you'll need someone to lean on
C G D Em
So give love with a smile and she'll make it all worth while
Am C D G D G
Always by your side to give you more love than she takes
[Bridge]
C G D Em
Like the rain filling water that the sun takes from a lake
Am C D G
If you give more love there'll always be than much more to take
[Out-Chorus]
D G D G
If you wanna keep a love young always show her that you care
C G D Em
Call her through the day to say you love her always thinking of her
Am C D G D G
Give her just a little more love than you take
C G D Em
Call her through the day to say you love her always thinking of her
Am C D G
Give her just a little more love than you take
How to play Give More Than You Take
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.