You Get What You Give

by New Radicals
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Lyrics

Wake up, kids.

We’ve got the dream ers dis ease.

Age four teen, they got you down on your knees.

So po lite, we’re bus y still say ing please.

Frien e mies, who when you’re down ain’t your friend.

Ev ’ry night we smash their Mer ce des Benz.

First we run and then we laugh ’til we cry.

But (F#m7)when the night is fall ing,

you (Gmaj7)can not find the light,

(A)light.

If you (F#m7)feel your dreams are dy in’,

hold tight.

You’ve got the mu sic in you.

Don’t let go.

You’ve got the (A)mu sic in you.

One dance left.

This world is (A)gon na pull through.

Don’t give up.

You got a (A)rea son to live.

Can’t for get.

We on ly (A)get what we give.

I’m com in’ home, ba by.

You’re tops.

Give it to me now.

This whole damn world

could (G)fall a part.

You’ll be O K,

fol (G)low your heart.

You’re in harm’s way.

I’m (G)right be hind.

Now, say you’re mine.

You’ve got the mu sic in you.

Don’t let go.

You’ve got the (A)mu sic in you.

One dance left.

This world is (A)gon na pull through.

Don’t give up.

You’ve got a (A)rea son to live.

Can’t for get.

We on ly (A)get what we give.

Don’t let go.

I feel the (A)mu sic in you, yo, hey, hey, (Bm)ooh.

Fly

(F#m7)high.

What’s real

can’t die.

You on ly (A)get what you give.

You’re gon na (A)get what you give.

Don’t give up.

Just don’t be (A)a fraid to leave.

(D)Health in sur ance rip off, ly ing (Asus)F.

D.

A., big (A)bank ers buy ing.

(F#m7)Fake com put er crash es din ing, (Bm7)clon ing while they’re (A)mul ti ply ing.

(D)Fash ion shoots with Beck and Han son, (Asus)Court ney Love and (A)Mar ’lyn Man son.

(F#m7)You’re all fakes, run to your man sions.

(Bm7)clon ing while they’re (A)mul ti ply ing.

(Bm7)Come a round, we’ll (A)kick your ass in.

Don’t let go.

One dance left.

Don’t give up.

Can’t for get.

You Get What You Give — Simple Sheet Music

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"You Get What You Give" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a fantastic workout for your extended chord vocabulary — you'll move through fifteen different shapes including Bm9, Gmaj9, and Dmaj7, which means your right hand needs to be comfortable stretching beyond basic triads.

At 100 BPM the tempo is moderate, but the real challenge is nailing those transitions cleanly, especially moving between the color chords like Am7 and Asus4 where only one note shifts but your fingers want to rebuild from scratch.

Start hands-separate: get your left hand's block bass pattern steady and automatic first, then layer in the right-hand voicings.

Once you combine them, loop the verse progression slowly until the chord changes feel like muscle memory, not mental math.

Watch the spots where you jump from F#m7 to G — that's a quick positional shift that trips people up if you're not anticipating it a beat early.

This is the song that'll make extended chords feel like home in your hands, so lean into those jazzy shapes and trust your ears.

About “You Get What You Give

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Get What You Give"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals played in?
You Get What You Give is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Get What You Give"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Get What You Give" 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 "You Get What You Give"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Get What You Give"?
"You Get What You Give" was originally performed by New Radicals. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You Get What You Give"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, A7, Am7, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, Bm9, D, +7 more.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "You Get What You Give". Key of D, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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