I Won't Give Up

by Jason Mraz
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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.

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz: 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 E, 84 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”

What key is "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz played in?
I Won't Give Up is arranged in the key of E 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 84 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 Jason Mraz. 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 10 chords: A, Amaj7, B, Bsus4, C#m, C#m7, D, D#dim, +2 more.
What other songs by Jason Mraz can I play here?
Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Won't Give Up" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz. 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 "I Won't Give Up" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "I Won't Give 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.