Learn "Giving Up" by Ingrid Michaelson on Piano

Master "Giving Up" by Ingrid Michaelson with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

What if we stop hav ing a ball? What if the paint of chips from the wall? What if there’s al ways cups in the sink? And (E7)what if I’m not what you think I am? What if I fall fur ther than you? What if you dream of some bod y new? What if I nev er cups let you win and (E7)what if I’m not what you think I am? (E7)chase you with a roll ing (F)pin? Well, what if I do? ’Cause I, I am g iv ing up or mak ing pass es. And I, I am g iv ing up on half emp ty glass es. And I, I am g iv ing up on green er grass es. I am (G)giv ing up. What if our ba by comes in af ter nine? What if your eyes close be fore mine? What if you lose your self some times? Then (E7)I’ll be the one to find you safe in my heart. ’Cause I, (G)giv ing, ’cause I, I am g iv ing up, (I, I am g iv ing ’cause I, up. I am g iv ing up. I, I am g iv ing… And I I am am giv ing up on green er grass es. I am (G)giv ing up for you. Oh, oh, I, I am (G)giv ing up for you. Oh, oh, I, I am (G)giv ing up.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Giving Up" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.