I Won't Give Up

by Glee Cast
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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

on

(A)us

e ven if the (F#m7)skies

get

(E)rough.

I’m giv ing you (D)all

my

(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

to

(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

on

(A)us

e ven if the (F#m7)skies

get

(E)rough.

I’m giv ing you (D)all

my

(A)love.

I’m still look ing up.

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

on

(A)us

e ven if the (F#m7)skies

get

(E)rough.

I’m giv ing you (D)all

my

(A)love.

I’m still look ing up.

I Won't Give Up — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "I Won't Give Up" by Glee Cast in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 72 BPM.

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

About “I Won't Give Up”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "I Won't Give Up"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "I Won't Give Up" by Glee Cast played in?
I Won't Give 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 "I Won't Give Up"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Won't Give 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 "I Won't Give Up"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Won't Give Up"?
"I Won't Give Up" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Won't Give Up"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bm, D, Dmaj7, E, Esus4, F#m7, G, +1 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "I Won't Give Up" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 72 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.