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

"I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz is in the key of E with a tempo of 84 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 10 chords: A, Amaj7, B, Bsus4, C#m, C#m7, D, D#dim, +2 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 Jason Mraz can I play here?

Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When I look in to (A)your (E)eyes,

it’s like watch ing the night

(E)sky

or a beau ti ful (A)sun (E)rise.

Oh, there’s so much they hold.

And just like them old

(E)stars,

I see that you’ve (A)come so (E)far

to be right where (A)you (E)are.

How old is your (Bsus4)soul?

Well, I won’t give (A)up on (E)us e ven if the (C#m7)skies get (B)rough.

I’m giv ing you (A)all my (E)love.

I’m still look ing up.

And when you’re need ing (A)your (E)space

to do some (A)nav i gat ing,

I’ll be here (A)pa tient ly (E)wait ing to see what you (Bsus4)find.

’Cause e ven the (A)stars, they (E)burn; some e ven (C#m7)fall to the earth.

We got a (A)lot to (E)learn.

God knows, we’re worth it.

No, I won’t give up.

I don’t (F#m)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 (B)I can make.

Our (F#m)dif f’renc es, 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 (D)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 (E)am.

I won’t give (A)up on (E)us e ven if the (C#m7)skies get (B)rough.

I’m giv ing you (A)all my (E)love.

I’m still look ing up.

Well, I won’t give (A)up (No, I’m on (E)us.

giv ing God knows, I’m (C#m7)tough I am e (B)nough.

I am We’ve got a (A)lot We’re a to (E)learn.

we are God knows, we’re worth it.

And we’re worth it.)

I won’t give (A)up on (E)us e ven if the (C#m)skies get (B)rough.

I’m giv ing you (A)all my (E)love.

I’m still look ing up.

I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 84 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I Won't Give Up”

What key is "I Won't Give Up" in?: "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz is in the key of E with a tempo of 84 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 10 chords: A, Amaj7, B, Bsus4, C#m, C#m7, D, D#dim, +2 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 Jason Mraz can I play here?: Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.