Got To Give It Up [Part 1] chords by Marvin Gaye (Official Version)

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Intro 1

Verse 1
A7 
I used to go out to parties
And stand around
'Cause I was too nervous
To really get down
D7 
E7 
A7 
But my body yearned to be free
B7 
D7 
I got up on the floor and thought
E7 
A7 
B7 
Somebody could choose me

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Verse 2

No more standin' there beside the walls

I done got myself together, baby

And now I'm havin' a ball

Long as you're groovin'

There's always a chance

Somebody watchin'

Might wanna make romance

Verse 3
A7 
Move your body, ooh baby and dance all night
To the groove and feel alright
Everybody's groovin' on like a fool
But if you see me spread out and let me in
D7 
E7 
A7 
B7 
Baby, just party high and low
D7 
E7 
A7 
B7 
Let me step into your erotic zone

Verse 4
A7 
Move it up
Turn it 'round
Ooh, shake it down
Ow, you can love me when you want to, babe
D7 
This is such a groovy party, baby
We're here face to face
Everybody's swingin'
This is such a groovy place
A7 
All the young ladies are so fine
D7 
You're movin' your body
E7 
A7 
easy with no doubts
B7 
D7 
I know what you thinkin' baby
E7 
A7 
You wanna turn me out
B7 
Think I'm gonna let you do it babe

Interlude 1
A7 
Keep on dancin'
Got to give it up
A7 
Keep on dancin'
Got to give it up
A7 
Keep on dancin'
Got to give it up
A7 
Keep on dancin'
Got to give it up
A7 
Keep on dancin'
Got to give it up
A7 
Keep on dancin'
Got to give it up
[Fade out]

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Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: BeginnerKey: A majorBPM: 122

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

A7: x-0-2-0-2-0
D7: x-x-0-2-1-2
E7: 0-2-0-1-0-0
B7: x-2-1-2-0-2

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This is the definitive original version of Got To Give It Up [Part 1] by Marvin Gaye, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of A major. It suits players who want to learn Got To Give It Up [Part 1] the way Marvin Gaye intended, without oversimplifying the arrangement.