Is this real sheet music for "Giving Up"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Giving Up".

Can I see all the notes in "Giving Up"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.

Giving Up — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Giving Up" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Ingrid Michaelson

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How to Play "Giving Up" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.