What key is "I Won't Give Up" in?

"I Won't Give Up" by Glee Cast is in the key of A with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "I Won't Give 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 "I Won't Give 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 "I Won't Give Up"?

This arrangement of "I Won't Give Up" uses 9 chords: A, Bm, D, Dmaj7, E, Esus4, F#m7, G, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "I Won't Give 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 Glee Cast can I play here?

Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When I look in to (D)your

(A)eyes,

it’s like watch ing the night

(A)sky

or a beau ti ful (D)sun

(A)rise.

Oh, there’s so much they hold.

And just like them old

(A)stars,

I see that you’ve (D)come so (A)far

to be right where (D)you

(A)are.

How old is your (Esus)soul?

Well, I won’t give (D)up

(A)us

e ven if the (F#m7)skies

get

(E)rough.

I’m giv ing you (D)all

(A)love.

I’m still look ing up.

And when you’re need ing (D)your

(A)space

to do some (D)nav i gat ing,

I’ll be here (D)pa tient ly (A)wait

ing to see what you (Esus)find.

’Cause e ven the (D)stars,

they

(A)burn;

some e ven (F#m7)fall

to the earth.

We got a (D)lot

(A)learn.

God knows, we’re worth it.

No, I won’t give up.

I don’t (Bm)wan na be some one who walks a way so eas i ly.

I’m here to stay and make the dif fer ence that (E)I can make.

Our (Bm)dif f’rence is they do a lot to teach us how to use the tools and gifts we got; yeah, we got a lot at stake.

And in the (G)end, you’re still my friend; at least we did in tend for us to work.

We did n’t break; we did n’t burn.

We had to learn how to bend with out the world cav ing in.

I had to learn what I got and what I’m not and who I (A)am.

I won’t give (D)up

(A)us

e ven if the (F#m7)skies

get

(E)rough.

I’m giv ing you (D)all

(A)love.

I’m still look ing up.

Well, I won’t give (D)up (No, I’m on

(A)us.

giv ing God knows, I’m (F#m7)tough I am e

(E)nough.

I am We’ve got a (D)lot We’re a to

(A)learn.

we are God knows, we’re it.

And we’re worth it.)

I won’t give (D)up

(A)us

e ven if the (F#m7)skies

get

(E)rough.

I’m giv ing you (D)all

(A)love.

I’m still look ing up.

I Won't Give Up by Glee Cast

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Won't Give Up”

What key is "I Won't Give Up" in?: "I Won't Give Up" by Glee Cast is in the key of A with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "I Won't Give 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 "I Won't Give 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 "I Won't Give Up"?: This arrangement of "I Won't Give Up" uses 9 chords: A, Bm, D, Dmaj7, E, Esus4, F#m7, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "I Won't Give 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 Glee Cast can I play here?: Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.