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Giving Up chords by
Gladys Knight And The Pips
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Key: A minor•
Intro 1
Am
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Verse 1
F
F

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Givin' up
C
C

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is hard to do
F
F

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G
G

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F
F

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Am
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When you really love someone
F
F

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C
C

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Givin' up is hard to do
Am
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F
F

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G
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C
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When you still de pend upon
G
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His warm
Verse 2
F
F

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Em
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and tender touch
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D
D

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His kiss and his caress
G
G

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F#m
F#m
2

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That used to mean so much
B
B
2

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Em
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And bring you happiness
Verse 3
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F

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(Givin' up) oh, Lord, is hard to do
C
C

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E
E

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G
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E

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I try, but it's just no
Am
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use
F
F

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(Givin' up) whoa, Lord, it's hard to do
C
C

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E
E

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C
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I tried, but I can't break loose
Verse 4
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Em
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The light of hope burns dim
Am
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D
D

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But in my heart I pray

My love, my love,
G
G

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F#m
F#m
2

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my love and faith in him
B
B
2

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Em
Em

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Will bring him back someday
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C
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G
G

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Verse 5
E
E

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(Givin' up)
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G

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E
E

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Am
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G

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But, it's just no use
E
E

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(Givin' up)
F
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G

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F

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C
C

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No, I can't break loose
Verse 6
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F

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Em
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Whether he knows or not
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He really needs me, too
D
D

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Oh Lord, oh Lord,
G
G

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F#m
F#m
2

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oh Lord he's all I've got
B
B
2

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And giving up
Verse 7
B
B
2

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E
E

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B
2

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E

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Is so hard to do

(Givin' up)
D
D

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Oh yes it is
A
A

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(Givin' up)
D
D

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E
E

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B
B
2

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E

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Is so hard to do

(Givin' up)
D
D

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Oh yes it is

(Givin' up)
E
E

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I just can't break loose

(Givin' up)
D
D

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No, no, no, no

(Givin' up)
E
E

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I just can't break loose
D
D

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No, no, no

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • F

  • C

  • G

  • Em

  • D

  • F#m

    2

  • B

    2

  • E

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Giving Up by Gladys Knight And The Pips is A minor.

The primary chords used in Giving Up are Am, F, C, G, Em, D.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, F, C, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Giving Up is approximately 71 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Giving Up using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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