Love Isnt Love Til You Give It Away
View chords used in this chart
CAPO: 5
Intro: C Dm F G C
Dm
A smile's not a smile until it wrinkles your face
G F C
A bell's not a bell without ringing
F
A home's not a home when there's nobody there
D G
A song's not a song without singing
[Refrão]
C Dm
Love isn't love 'til you give it away
G C
Love isn't love 'til it's free
Em F D7
The love in your heart wasn't put there to stay
C G C Dm F G C
Oh, love isn't love 'til you give it away
Dm
You might think love is a treasure to keep
G F C
A feeling to cherish and hold
F
But love is a treasure for people to share
D G
You keep it by letting it go
[Refrão]C Dm
Love isn't love 'til you give it away
G C
Love isn't love 'til it's free
Em F D7
The love in your heart wasn't put there to stay
C G C Cadd9 Am C
No, love isn't love 'til you give it away
Bridge:
F
'Cause love can't survive
C D7
When it's hidden inside
Dm Ebm
And love was meant to be shared___
[Refrão]
C# Ebm
Love isn't love 'til you give it away
Ab C#
Love isn't love 'til it's free
Fm F# Eb7
The love in your heart wasn't put there to stay
C# Ebm Ab C#
No, love isn't love 'til you give it away
OUTRO: C# Ebm F# Ab C#
How to play Love Isnt Love Til You Give It Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.