Other arrangements of Giving Up
Pick a learning view.
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, I am g iv ing up.
I, I am g iv ing… And I
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.
Giving Up — Simple Sheet Music
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"Giving Up" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Giving Up”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Giving Up"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Giving Up" by Ingrid Michaelson played in?
- Giving Up is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Giving Up"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Giving Up" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Giving Up"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Giving Up"?
- "Giving Up" was originally performed by Ingrid Michaelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Giving Up"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, C, C7, Csus2, D7, Dsus4, E7, F, +3 more.
- What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
- Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Giving Up". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.