Giving It All Away
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{t:Giving It All Away}
{st:Ashlee Simpson}
{comment:Intro:}
A C#m A C#m
Hey{A} you, living for to{C#m}morrow
You se{A}ll your dreams for a pocket o{C#m}f change
Hey yo{A}u, smokin' up your C#m}sorrow,
Just p{A}ointing fingers at someone C#m}to blame
Hey yo{A}u, you turn your back on your c{C#m}hildren
It's l{A}eft you in that big burning{C#m} bed
This l{A}ife's like livin in the C#m}gutter
All this pa{A}in just makes you feel{C#m} dead
You're just{E} givin it all, g{B}ivin it all a{A}way
You're just {E}givin it all, gi{B}ving it all a{A}way, hey, h{B}ey yayay{E}ay
Slow do{A}wn, just look a little c{C#m}loser
You m{A}ight find thats its not the{C#m} end
You won{A}der how, your life can get C#m}better
When you'r{A}e alone you just tear yourself d{C#m}own
You're just g{E}ivin it all, g{B}iving it all {A}away,
You're just{E} givin it all, gi{B}vin it all aw{A}ay
You're just g{E}ivin it all, g{B}iving it all{A} away,
You're just g{E}ivin it all, gi{B}ving it all a{A}way, hey{B}, hey yay{E}ayay
T{F#}ry and find your be{A}tter half now
F#}Open your eyes, and {A}find yourself
Hey {A}girl, screamin for att{C#m}ention
Once{A} you get it, you throw{C#m} it away
I'm brok{A}en, I'm pickin up the{C#m} pieces
I won't {A}live in all your mist{C#m}akes
I'm just {E}givin it all, g{B}ivin it all a{A}way
I'm just g{E}ivin it all, gi{B}ving it all a{A}way,
I'm just g{E}ivin it all, gi{B}ving it all a{A}way,
I'm just g{E}ivin it all, g{B}iving it all aw{A}ay, hey, {B}hey yay{E}ayay C#m
Hey there chicas! I REALLY REALLY like this song so I decided to tab it. Not sure of
verses...sounds more complicated, but it was the closest I could get to.
Tabber: Ashleefan
How to play Giving It All Away
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 A. 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.