How to Play "Giver / Taker" Guitar chords
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Capo 3rd fret
[Intro]
C Dm7 Em7 Dm7
[Verse 1]
C Dm7
Sundown and I'm lonely in this house
Em7 Dm7 C
It's feeling one-dimensional to me
Dm7
We've been tryin' hard to figure out
Em7
Give and take and how to be
G
But don't you see?
[Chorus]
F C
I would give you everything that you wanted
G F C
And I would never ask for any of it back
G F D7
And if I could take only as much as I needed
F C G Dm7 Em7 Dm7
I would take everything you had
[Verse 2]
C Dm7
Sunrise and you're lying next to me
Em7 Dm7 C
Wrap me in your arms like I'm made of glass
Dm7
I need all your love, not just one piece
Em7 G
Hopin' that it ain't too much for me to ask
[Chorus]
F C
'cause I would give you everything that you wanted
G F C
And I would never ask for any of it back
G F D7
And if I could take only as much as I needed
F C
I would take everything you had
[Bridge]
F C G F
Don't wanna sharе, I want it all all of the time
G
Tell me right now you feel the same and that you're mine
[Out-Chorus]
F C
Baby, don't you know I'd give you everything that you wanted (Give you everything)
G F C
And I would never ask for any of it back (Never)
G F D7
And if I could take only as much as I needed (Oh)
F C Dm7
I would take everything, I would take everything you had
Em Dm C
Everything you had
"Giver / Taker" by Kacey Musgraves explores the dynamics of giving and taking
in relationships, set against a backdrop of gentle, flowing chords that reflect the
song's emotional depth. With the capo placed on the 3rd fret, it adjusts the guitar's
pitch, allowing for the chords to resonate with the original key of the song while
maintaining open chord shapes for ease of play. Here's how to play it.
Capo: 3rd Fret
Intro
Start with a sequence that sets a reflective mood, using C, Dm7, Em7,
and back to Dm7.
Intro progression:
C Dm7 Em7 Dm7
Verse 1
The verses delve into the feelings of loneliness and the complexities
of a relationship, supported by the transition from C to Dm7, then to Em7,
and back to Dm7, concluding on G to emphasize the introspective questioning.
Verse 1 progression:
C (Sundown and I'm lonely in this house)
Dm7 (We've been tryin' hard to figure out)
Em7 (Give and take and how to be)
Dm7 G (But don't you see?)
Chorus
The chorus reveals the depth of commitment and the desire to balance
the give-and-take in love, moving through F, C, and G, with a poignant
touch on D7, highlighting the willingness to share everything.
Chorus progression:
F (I would give you everything that you wanted)
C G (And I would never ask for any of it back)
F D7 (And if I could take only as much as I needed)
F C G Dm7 Em7 Dm7 (I would take everything you had)
Verse 2 and Second Chorus
The second verse continues with the same chord pattern as the first,
reflecting further on the nuances of needing and being needed. The chorus
repeats the sentiment, reinforcing the song's theme.
Bridge
The bridge shifts the tone slightly, with a direct address about wanting all of the
love all the time, emphasizing the intensity of the desire to be everything for
the other person. It uses F and C, with a transition through G, adding a
layer of earnestness.
Bridge progression:
F (Don't wanna share, I want it all all of the time)
C G F (Tell me right now you feel the same and that you're mine)
Out-Chorus
The out-chorus reiterates the willingness to give everything, maintaining the
chord progression of the chorus but ending on an introspective note with C,
Dm7, and a gentle resolve on Em, Dm, and C.
Out-Chorus progression:
F C G F (Baby, don't you know I'd give you everything that you wanted)
C Dm7 Em Dm C (I would take everything, I would take everything you had)
Playing Tips
- Focus on the emotional delivery; the chords should flow smoothly, reflecting
the song's introspective and conversational nature.
- Pay attention to dynamics, especially in the chorus and bridge, to convey
the earnestness and depth of the lyrics.
- The transitions between chords, particularly where the progression changes,
should be practiced to maintain the song's reflective atmosphere.