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Interactive piano tutorial for "Giving Up" by Ingrid Michaelson, in C major at about 107 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Giving Up by Ingrid Michaelson
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Giving Up" by Ingrid Michaelson, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreindie folk · acoustic pop · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · introspective · tender
Signaturegentle acoustic ballad with a vulnerable vocal delivery
C major
Key
107
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
Fmaj7
Am
Dsus4
E7
F
Dsus4(b7)
G
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation
female lead vocals
clear, gentle, slightly breathy timbre; intimate and expressive
electric bass
warm, supportive low end
light drums
soft, brushed percussion that adds subtle pulse without overpowering
Album & artist
ALBUM

Girls and Boys (2009)

Girls and Boys was self-released in May 2006 and later picked up for wider distribution in 2007, reaching No. 62 on the Billboard 200. Several of its tracks appeared on Grey's Anatomy, which helped introduce Michaelson to a broad audience.

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Artist

Ingrid Michaelson

Ingrid Michaelson is a singer-songwriter from New York City who works in indie pop and adult contemporary music. She self-releases her records through her own Cabin 24 Records label and built her audience largely through song placements on TV shows like Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill. Her songwriting is personal and melodic, with a light acoustic sensibility at its core.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Giving Up" in?

"Giving Up" by Ingrid Michaelson is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Giving Up"?

"Giving Up" plays at around 107 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Giving Up"?

The core progression is C, Fmaj7, Am, Dsus4, E7, and F, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Giving Up"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, light drums, and female lead vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Giving Up"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Giving Up" by Ingrid Michaelson into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Giving Up" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Giving Up" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 107 BPM in C major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Giving Up" on?

"Giving Up" appears on Girls and Boys (2009).

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