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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Got To Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Got To Give It Up" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Got To Give It Up" with hands-separate practice in A at 108 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Got To Give It Up"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Got To Give It Up" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Got To Give It Up"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Got To Give It Up" is in the key of A at 108 BPM.

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