Something Left To Give
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[Intro ]4x: G
G
I've got stars in my great big sky
I shall gaze upon without leaving small ones behind
C G-G
Because they're harder to find
G
Some were satellites, others planes
Some were twinkling while others were fading away
C G
But they're all one of a kind
D
Oohh it's not that interesting
Em
But I'd like to keep it a secret
C(hold)
So I'll have something left to give
( G ) (4x)
C G
It's not that difficult when you've got a luck of this kind
C G
We've got to take advantage, we've got such limited time
C G
Oh I wonder, oh I wonder How long to take me to die
D
Oohh it's not that interesting
Em
But I'd like to keep it a secret
C(hold)
So I'll have something left to give
( G ) (4x)
Bridge:
And I'll hear my children and grandchildren sing
C G
blah la la la da da da blah la la la da da da
(repeat)
D
Oohh it's not that interesting
Em
But I'd like to keep it a secret
C
So I'll have something left to give
D
In my remaining years
Em
When I am old and plain lazy
C
I'll have a little something left to give
D
To all those who loved me so much
Em
I'd like to return the favor
C G
And have something left to give
Outro:
And I'll hear my children and grandchildren sing
C G
blah la la la da da da blah la la la da da da
It's not that difficult when you've got a luck of this kind
C G
blah la la la da da da blah la la la da da da
D
To all those who loved me so much
I'd like to return the favor
C G
blah la la la da da da blah la la la da da da
I wonder oh i wonder, how long to take me to die
C G
blah la la la da da da blah la la la da da da
D
Oohh it's not that interesting
Em
But I'd like to keep it a secret
C
So I'll have something left to give
How to play Something Left To Give
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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.