The Love You're Given
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Intro: C# Ab Bb Fm (2x)
verse 1
C# Ab
Take all the love you're given
Bb Fm
Through the gap in the wall
C# Ab
Seal it tight with the light blue ribbon
Bb Fm
Then unlock the door
C# Ab
But your ego won't let you love
Bb Fm
And your fear is your downfall
C# Ab
If you won't take the love you're given
Bb Fm
Then at least let me go
(No chord)
Please let me go
(No chord)
Please let me go
(Same chords as intro)
Please let me go (x4)
C#
I've been trying to give you my love
Ab
But you won't let me, won't let me
Bb
I've been trying to give you some space
Fm
But you won't let me, won't let me
C#
I've been trying to save you the trouble
Ab
But you won't let me, won't let me
Bb Fm
I've been trying to give you my love
C# Ab
Don't feed the solace within you
Bb Fm
And allow it to grow
C# Ab
Cause when the leaves, the blossom become you
Bb Fm
They'll turn black and they'll fall
C# Ab
I promise if you're gonna lock me out
Bb Fm
I will stand as your ghost
C# Ab
If you take the love you're given
Bb Fm
I will leave you alone (x3)
C#
I've been trying to give you my love
Ab
But you won't let me, won't let me
Bb
I've been trying to give you some space
Fm
But you won't let me, won't let me
C#
I've been trying to save you the trouble
Ab
But you won't let me, won't let me
Bb Fm
I've been trying to give you my love
C#
I've been trying to give you my love
Ab
But you won't let me, won't let me
Bb
I've been trying to give you some space
Fm
But you won't let me, won't let me
C#
I've been trying to save you the trouble
Ab
But you won't let me, won't let me
C# Fm
I've been trying to give you my love
C#
I've been trying to give you my love
Ab
But you won't let me, won't let me
Bb
I've been trying to give you some space
Fm
But you won't let me, won't let me
C#
I've been trying to save you the trouble
Ab
But you won't let me, won't let me
C# Fm
I've been trying to give you my love
But you won't let me, won't let me (x 13)
How to play The Love You're Given
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.