Got To Give It Up

by Marvin Gaye
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Lyrics

I used to go out to par ties

up and stand a round;

’cause I was too ner self to vous er, ba by, now to real ly get ball.

down.

Long But my bod y

there’s yearned ways to be free.

I got up on the floor boy,

so some bod y could choose mance.

me.

No more (A7)stand in’

up and the a round;

’cause I I have got self to geth er, ba by, now I’m hav in’ a ball.

down.

Long as you’re groov in’

there’s yearned ways to chance free.

I got up bod y watch boy,

might wan na make could ro mance.

me.

Move your

Move it up,

turn it round,

ooh, shake it down.

Ooh,

you can bump me when you want to, babe.

(Dm7)This is such a groov y par ty, ba by.

Danc in’ face to face

and ev ery bod y’s scream in’

this is such a groov y place.

All the young la dies are so fine.

You’re mov in’ your (D7)bod y

leaves me with no (A7)doubt;

know what you’re think in’, ba by, you want to turn me out.

Think I’m gon na let you (B7)do it?

Keep on (A7)danc in’, oh.

Keep on (A7)danc in’, oh.

Keep on danc in’,

Got To Give It Up by Marvin Gaye

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 108 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Got To Give It Up

What key is "Got To Give It Up" in?
"Got To Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye is in the key of A with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Got To Give It Up" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Got To Give It Up" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Got To Give It Up"?
This arrangement of "Got To Give It Up" uses 6 chords: A7, Am7, B7, D7, Dm7, E7.
How long does it take to learn "Got To Give It Up" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Marvin Gaye can I play here?
Try "LET'S GET IT ON", "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE", "MERCY, MERCY ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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