IntroCEmGC VerseI hear you wCondering on the other Emend of the lGineC Weren't we doCing pretty good 'fore we lEmeft it all behiGndC Does that smCall town living still crEmoss your mGindC Am I maCking you pay for a drEmeam that's miGne?C ChorusYou're thCere in the bed, I'm sEminging in a bar FGive state lines in betwCeen us 'Stead of hEmoldin' on to you, I'm hEmoldin' this guitar Keep sGaying that it's only for a seCason CIEmswGear to myself, I'm doCing it for us But CIEmwonder if wGhat I'm chasing down's worth wChat I'm giving upInterludeCEmGC VerseYour mCama had a birthday, hEmate I wasn't thGereC I couldn't say "CNo" to a show in EmGod knows wheGreC I know the gCive and the take, no, it dEmon't seem faGirC But it's gConna get better, baby, tEmhat's my prayer ThGat's my prayerC ChorusYou're thCere in the bed, I'm sEminging in a bar FGive state lines in betwCeen us 'Stead of hEmoldin' on to you, I'm hEmoldin' this guitar Keep sGaying that it's only for a seCason CIEmswGear to myself, I'm doCing it for us But CIEmwonder if wGhat I'm chasing down's worth wChat I'm giving upInstrumentalCEmGC YeCahEmGC BridgeBetween the bCend and the break there's a rEmeal fine liGneC Am I maCking you pay for a dEmream that's miGne?C ChorusYou're thCere in the bed, I'm sEminging in a bar FGive state lines in betwCeen us 'Stead of hEmoldin' on to you, I'm hEmoldin' this guitar Keep sGaying that it's only for a seCason CIEmswGear to myself, I'm doCing it for us But CIEmwonder if wGhat I'm chasing down's worth wChat I'm giving upPost-ChorusCEmWonder if whGat I'm chasing down's worth whCat I'm giving up? CEmIs whGat I'm chasing down worth wChat I'm giving up?OutroCEmGC CEmGC CEmGC CEmGC
All the chords here are super beginner-friendly, especially C, Em, and G. These are open chords and easy to switch between, so focus on smooth transitions. Practice slow strumming to get each chord ringing clearly. No barre chords in this tune, so your fingers will thank you! This is a great song for building confidence with basic chord shapes.
Intro: C, Em, G
Verse: C, Em, G
Chorus: C, Em, G
Interlude: C, Em, G
Instrumental: C, Em, G
Bridge: C, Em, G
Post-Chorus: C, Em, G
Outro: C, Em, G
Strumming Pattern: D D D D D D D
Guitar Tuning: EADGBe
Ukulele Tuning: GCEA
Song Metadata
Cover Art:
Artist: Zach John King
Song: What I'm Giving Up
Album: What I'm Giving Up
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Time Signature: 4/4
Mode: Major Scale
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