I Give Up
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I Give Up - Stellar Kart
Bb F# Bb F# G# (4x)
Bb
I am overrated
Ab
One I of the future faded
Eb F#
Who bought into the scam
Bb
All I thought was something
Ab
Still adds up to nothing
Eb F#
So everything I am
C#
I give up
Ab
I’m lying it down
Bb
I’ve had enough
F#
Of living without you
C#
I’m letting go
Ab
Of what I was
Bb F#
So long
Bb F#
Good bye
Ab C# Ab Bb F#
GO
Bb
If I’m being honest
Ab
How could you have wanted
Eb F#
This heart so defective
Bb
But what it all comes down to
Ab
When my world revolves around you
Eb F#
I begin to live
C#
I give up
Ab
I’m lying it down
Bb
I’ve had enough
F#
Of living without you
C#
I’m letting go
Ab
Of what I was
Bb F#
So long
Bb F# Ab
Good bye
B
And I surrender
F# C#
Raising my white flag
B
I’m not holding back
F#
Everything is yours
Bb F# Bb F# Ab
Everything is yours
Bb F# Bb F# Ab
Bb F# Bb F#
C#
I give up
Ab
I’m lying it down
Bb
I’ve had enough
F#
Of living without you
C#
I’m letting go
Ab
Of what I was
Bb F#
So long
Bb F# Ab
Good bye
C#
I give up
Ab
I’m lying it down
Bb
I’ve had enough
F#
Of living without you
C#
I’m letting go
Ab
Of what I was
Bb F#
So long
Bb F#
Good bye
Bb F# Bb F# Ab
GO
Bb F# Bb F# Ab (2x)
Bb F# Bb F# Ab
GO
Bb F# Bb F# Ab (2x)
Bb F# Bb F# Eb
How to play I Give Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.