How to Play the Piano Accompaniment of "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)" by Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel · Shared by Ella · 158 bars

  • C minor
  • 3/4
  • 82 BPM
  • Easy
  • Piano accompaniment

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0 / 33 parts learned

  1. Intro
  2. Chorus 1
  3. Verse 1
  4. Chorus 2
  5. Verse 2
  6. Instrumental
  7. Instrumental 2
  8. Verse 3
  9. Whole song
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What this song uses

Short warm-ups in the song's own key and chords. About a minute each, and you can skip them.

  1. The key

    C minor

    Five-finger position on C, then the C natural minor scale with both hands.

    About this scale
  2. The chord loop

    A♭sus4, E♭, A♭ · VIsus4, III, VI

    The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.

    A♭sus4: Ab, Db, Eb
    E♭: Eb, G, Bb
    A♭: Ab, C, Eb
  3. A left hand that fits

    Oom-pah-pah

    Waltz oom-pah-pah · Beginner

    One strong beat and two light ones: a dance in three.

Intro, part 1 · bars 1 to 8

Up next
  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

C minor

3 flats: Bb, Eb, Ab

CDEbFGAbBb

The C natural minor scale

Time signature

3/4

3 beats in every bar, at 82 BPM

The time signature changes during the song; this is the main one.

The chords you play

The song uses 7 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

Left hand

Moving single notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat.

Range Eb1 to F4Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The upper staff

The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly chords and notes together, about one a beat. The singer's tune is not played.

Range Bb2 to Ab5Part by part

How to practice "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)"

Learn the piano accompaniment of "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)" one part at a time, with its real notes. The practice splits it into 33 parts of a few bars, the bars where the singer rests included. Each part has three steps: the piano's right hand, its left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. The singer's melody is not played: turn it on in the settings to hear the tune while you practice. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereUpper staff

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the piano's upper staff with your right hand, with finger numbers.

    Open this step
  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

    Open this step
  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

    Open this step
  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn the piano accompaniment of "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)"?

Learn the piano accompaniment of "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)" one part at a time, with its real notes. The practice splits it into 33 parts of a few bars, the bars where the singer rests included. Each part has three steps: the piano's right hand, its left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. The singer's melody is not played: turn it on in the settings to hear the tune while you practice. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)" in?

"Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)" is in C minor, which has 3 flats: Bb, Eb and Ab. The C minor scale is C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab and Bb.

The C natural minor scale

What are the chords in "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)"?

The sheet music uses 7 chords: Cm, Eb, Bb, Absus2, Ab, Eb6 and F.

What does the left hand play in "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat, from Eb1 to F4. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)"?

"Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)" plays at 82 BPM in 3/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The right hand goes from Bb2 up to Ab5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

Can I hear the melody while I practice?

Yes. In the practice settings, turn on Melody: the singer's tune plays softly with every step, so you hear where the song goes while your hands play the accompaniment.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)"?

Play the accompaniment free in the player, with the melody on or off, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF