Give It Away chords - George Strait Chords

How to Play "Give It Away" Guitar chords

[Verse 1]
 
E
She was storming through the house that day
And I could tell she was leaving
And I thought, "Aww, she'll be back"
Till she turned around and pointed at the wall and said
 
E                                                      E7
That picture from our honeymoon, that night in 'Frisco Bay,
             A                      E
Just give it away, she said give it away.
E                                                               E7
And that big four-poster, king-size bed, where so much love was made
              A                          E     E7
Just give it away, she said just give it away
 
 
[Chorus]
 
             A
Just give it away
                                                 E
There ain't nothing in this house worth fighting over.
     B7                              A

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Oh, and we're both tired of fighting anyway,
                E
So just give it away.
 
 
[Verse 2]
 
E
So I tried to move on,
But I found that each woman I held
Just reminded me of that day.
 
E                                                            E7
When that front door swung wide open, she flung her diamond ring
             A                  E
Said give it away, just give it away.
                                                        E7
And I said, "Now honey, don't you even want your half of everything?"
                 A                  E
She said give it away, just give it away.
 
 
[Chorus]
 
             A
Just give it away
                                                 E
There ain't nothing in this house worth fighting over.
     B7                              A
Oh, and we're both tired of fighting anyway,
                E
So just give it away.
 
 
[Verse 3]
 
E
So I'm still right here where she left me,
Along with all the other things she don't care about anymore.
 
E                                                          E7
Like that picture from our honeymoon, that night in Frisco Bay,
                 A                          E
She said give it away, well I can't give it away.
E                                                               E7
And that big four-poster, king-size bed, where all our love was made,
                 A                          E
She said give it away, well I can't give it away.
 
 
[Outro]
 
E
I got a furnished house, a diamond ring,
                                  A
And a lonely, broken heart full of love.
                        E
And I can't even give it away.




How to play "Give It Away" on guitar

Chords and Structure:
- Chords used: E, E7, A, B7.

Verse Breakdown:
- Start with E and stay on it through the first few lines.
- Move to E7 for the lines "That picture from our honeymoon".
- Transition to A, then back to E.
- Repeat this sequence: E, E7, A, E, E7.

Strumming Pattern:
- Use a down-up strumming pattern.
- Emphasize the downstrokes to maintain a steady rhythm.

Chorus:
- Begin with A and transition back to E.
- Move to B7 and then to A.
- Return to E to complete the chorus.
- Practice the progression: A, E, B7, A, E.

Verse 2:
- Follow the same chord progression as the first verse.
- Ensure smooth transitions between E, E7, A, and E.

Bridge:
- Continue with the same chord patterns, focusing on dynamics.

Outro:
- Follow the verse pattern and end on E for a resolved finish.

Playing Tips:
- For E7, use the open chord shape for a bright sound.
- Practice B7 separately if needed to ensure smooth transitions.
- Pay attention to the lyrics to match the mood and tempo of the song.

Common Mistakes:
- Not maintaining a steady strumming pattern.
- Rushing transitions between E and E7.
- Struggling with B7; practice it separately if needed.

Song Facts and Artist Biography:

"Give It Away" is a song by George Strait that tells the story of a man
whose partner decides to leave and instructs him to give away their
possessions. The song captures the emotions of loss and letting go.

George Strait, known as the "King of Country," has a career spanning
several decades. Born in 1952, Strait is celebrated for his traditional
country sound. With more number-one hits than any other artist in
any genre, his influence on country music is profound, maintaining
a consistently popular style over the years.