Giving Tree
View chords used in this chart
Am, C, Em, D
[Verso 1]
Am
Never taking
C
Always breaking
Em D
Apart my world for you.
Am
Never playing
C
Always praying
Em
That things come through
D
For you
Am
Nevermind that
C
I was the one
Em
You stood on
D
To see over the fence
[Refrão]
Am
Now Im whats left
C
In ruins and pieces
Em
Never enough time
D
To put myself back together
Am
Before you take what you need
C
And Im left with whats left
Em D
Now im left with whats left.
[Verso 2]
Am
My sacrifice was made not for myself
C
But for those around me who put me through hell
Em
I thought I could get out and escape unscathed
D
Of course you made sure that I lost the race
[Refrão]
Am
Now Im whats left
C
In ruins and pieces
Em
Never enough time
D
To put myself back together
Am
Before you take what you need
C
And Im left with whats left
Em D
Now im left with whats left.
[Ponte]
Am C
Im trying to find the something thats me
Em D
The one part of myself that you didnt see
Am C
Im searching for meaning among all my strifes
Em D
The one true reason why Im still alive
(strum pattern change)
Am C
Im a real life actual savior sibling
Em D
And you could care less that Im barely breathing
[Refrão]
Am
Now Im whats left
C
In ruins and pieces
Em
Never enough time
D
To put myself back together
Am
Before you take what you need
C
And Im left with whats left
Em D
Now im left with whats left.
Am
I know now,
C Em D
That youll come back to take whats left.
How to play Giving Tree
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.