I Gave Them
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Intro: G Cm Bm D
G Bm
You know I have tried to be
C D
Everything they want to see
G Bm
Everything they want to read
C D
I gave them
Em Bm Dm C
The sea in me is rough and free
A
You came, you saw, I tried.
G D
In my dreams I see.
Em A
What I used to be.
G Cm Bm D
I’ll find a way to grow seeds in these lights
C Cm
I’ll be here ‘till these suns turn black.
G Cm Bm D
G Bm
I know that I had a choice
C D
To walk away or have a voice.
G Bm
It’s never been my strongest point
C D
To look so far a head.
Em Bm Dm C
The storm in me, shakes every tree
A
You came to see I’m learning
G D
In my dreams I see.
Em A
What I used to be.
G Cm Bm D
I’ll find a way to grow seeds in these lights
C Cm G
I’ll be here ‘till these suns turn black.
C Cm G
I’ll be here ‘till these suns turn black.
How to play I Gave Them
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.