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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Got To Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “Got To Give It Up”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Got To Give It Up" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Got To Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Got To Give It Up" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Got To Give It Up" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.