The Giver
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Intro: D
[Verso 1]
Em
You give him head in the basement
G
You laugh at his jokes, stomach aching
D
Fake when you come, taking a pill
A
He leaves when it's done
Em
You forgive when he doesn't get home
G
Tell your friends you don't really mind being alone
D A
You are the one who can change him, satiate him
[Refrão]
Em G
I'm a giver, he says "Me too"
D A
He is hungry for someone but doesn't know who
Em G
I'm a giver or am I a fool?
D A
He forgets the words, so I teach him to say
G
"I love you"
( D )
[Verso 2]
Em
He turns around when you're naked
G
Says "We should be friends" while you're
Changing
D
You nod, half-dressed, he says "It's for the best"
A
And "You know, you're really not like the rest)
Em
So, we part our lips for the taking
G
But if these lips could open, they'd scream
D
"I wanna love you like I'm raining
A
Like I don't need saving)
[Refrão]
Em G
But I'm a giver and he's immune
D A
He is hungry for someone but doesn't know who
Em G
I'm a giver, he's the moon
D A
And I reach and I reach, and I forgive the
G
Girl who loved you
( D G D G )
( D G D G )
( D G D G )
[Verso 3]
D G
Are you hungry for me, baby, are you hungry?
D G
Are you hungry for me, baby, are you hungry?
D G
Are you hungry for me, baby, are you hungry?
D G
Are you hungry for me, baby, are you hungry?
Final: D G
How to play The Giver
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.