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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Em · C
I Won’t Give Up Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Em · C
I Won’t Give Up Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Em · C
I Won’t Give Up Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Em · C
I Won’t Give Up Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Em · C
I Won’t Give Up Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Em · C
I Won’t Give Up Chords – Harmonica
Jason Mraz’s hopeful acoustic love song about never giving up on someone. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Gentle Folk-Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with warmth and sincerity. This is a tender promise song — keep the strumming gentle and heartfelt.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
D
Em
C
Verse 2
G
D
Em
C
Chorus
G – D
Em
C
G
Verse 3
G
D
Em
C
Chorus
G – D
Em
C
G
D
Bridge
[Em]I don’t wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I’m [C]here to stay and make the difference that I can make
[G]Our differences, they do a lot to teach us how to use the [D]tools and gifts we got
Yeah, we got a lot at [Em]stake
And in the [C]end you’re still my friend, at least we did intend
For us to work, we didn’t break, we didn’t burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I got and what I’m not and who I am
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Final Chorus
G – D
Em
C
G
D
Em – C
G – D
Em
C – G
Practice tip: Four chords (G, D, Em, C) throughout. The strumming pattern should feel like a gentle heartbeat. This is one of the most popular wedding and love songs for acoustic guitar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I Won’t Give Up"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.
Is "I Won’t Give Up" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I Won’t Give Up" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "I Won’t Give Up"?
It was written by Jason Mraz, Michael Natter, and released in 2012.