Learn to play "Don't Give Up On Me" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
C F I've disappointed you, I know G C But I've learned that wholeheartedly F G I want you back C F And I'm sad, sad that I hurt you so wrong G C F G Now I'm here taking so seriously my monogamy Chorus: C F Oh, so don't, don't give up on me G C Don't give up on me F Don't give up on me G C Don't, don't give up on me F Don't give up on me G C Don't give up on me F Don't give up on me G C Don't give up on me If I could turn back time, I would Every word say it so differently if I could But here in the present tense for us Let me show you what I would do for your love I'll be a priest or a saint Be a lion you can tame Give you wings to be free Be the balance you need I'll be a martyr or a hero Be the answer when you don't know I can change what you see Can be better so please, please, please Can be better so please, please, please Chorus Hope you can hear my voice right here Why does it feel that you're so far away but so near We've escaped from the loudest voice so now We can conquer any mountain without falling down I'll be a priest or a saint Be the lion you can tame Give you wings to be free Be the balance you need I'll be a martyr or a hero Be the answer when you don't know I can change what you see Can be better so please, please, please Chorus F G If the lord is looking down C Help me now F G If the lord is looking down C Help me now F G If the lord, lord's looking down C Help me now F G If the lord, lord's looking down C Help me please Chorus: C F I'll be a leader (Don't give up on me) G C I'll always see you (Don't give up on me) C F I'll be a fighter (Don't give up on me) G C I'll always try, yeah (Don't, don't give up on me) C F I'll be a priest (Don't give up on me) G C I'll be a saint (Don't give up on me) F Don't give up on me G C Don't, don't give up on me F Don't give up on me G C Don't give up on me F Don't give up on me G C Don't, don't give up on me You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC ![]() F ![]() G ![]() Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Don't Give Up On Me" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Don't Give Up On Me" by Take That.