I Can't Give Up
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Intro: G#m - B - F# - E
G#m
So many times I've thought about
B F# E
What my life would be without you, without you
G#m
It would be easier I know
B
But being all alone
F# E
What would I do, what would I do
C#m
Though you put me through it all
C#m/B
Pushed my back against the wall
F# F#
I need you
E B
And I can't give up on you now
C#sus4
I've come to far to try
C#
To get you out of my mind
E B
I can't give up on you now
C#sus4
You're my heart, you're my soul
C#
And I won't let you go
E C#m G#m G#m
I can't give up, can't give up on you now
G#m
How did we let our perfect world
B F#
Break apart in so many pieces
E
I don't believe it
G#m
We were living in a dream come true
B F#
Why did we let it slip right through our fingers
E
What did we do
C#m
But there's one thing I can't ignore
C#m/B
Knowing it's worth fighting for
F# F#
I need you
E B
And I can't give up on you now
C#sus4
I've come to far to try
C#
To get you out of my mind
E B
I can't give up on you now
C#sus4
You're my heart, you're my soul
C#
And I won't let you go
E G G
I can't give up, can't give up on you now
Instrumental: G#m - B - F# - E (2X)
C#m
Though you put me through it all
C#m/B
Pushed my back against the wall
F# F#
I need you
E B
And I can't give up on you now
C#sus4
I've come to far to try
C#
To get you out of my mind
E B
I can't give up on you now
C#sus4
You're my heart, you're my soul
C#
And I won't let you go
E E/G# E/G#
I can't give up, can't give up on you now
Instrumental: G#m - B - F# - E (3X)
How to play I Can't Give Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. 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.