I Can't Give Everything Away
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Intro
E C#m7 A Am
[Verso 1]
E
I know something's very wrong
The pulse returns the prodigal sons
C#m7
The blackout hearts, the flowered news
With skull designs upon my shoes
[Refrão]
A#
I can't give everything
A
I can't give everything
E
Away
C#m7
I can't give everything
A
Away
{Instrumental Break}
E C#m7 A
[Verso 2]
E
Seeing more and feeling less
Saying no, but meaning yes
C#m7
But this is all I ever meant
That's the message that I sent
[Refrão]
A#
I can't give everything
A
I can't give everything
E
Away
C#m7
I can't give everything
A
Away
{Instrumental Break}
E C#m7 A
[Verso 3]
E
I know something's very wrong
The pulse returns the prodigal sons
C#m7
The blackout hearts, the flowered news
With skull designs upon my shoes
A#
I can't give everything
A
I can't give everything
E
Away
I can't give everything
Away
How to play I Can't Give Everything 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 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.