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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Got To Give It Up" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 108 BPM.

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

About “Got To Give It Up

Can I play "Got To Give It Up" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Got To Give It Up" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Got To Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye played in?
Got To Give It Up is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Got To Give It Up"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Got To Give It Up" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Got To Give It Up"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Got To Give It Up"?
"Got To Give It Up" was originally performed by Marvin Gaye. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Got To Give It Up"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A7, Am7, B7, D7, Dm7, E7.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Got To Give It Up"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Got To Give It Up" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Got To Give It Up"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Got To Give It Up" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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