Don’t Give up on Me – Andy Grammer – Piano Notes and Chords

Piano Notes and Chords for Don’t Give up on Me by Andy Grammer

Don’t Give up on Me by Andy Grammer is a sentimental ballad with a memorable piano line. The song has a heartfelt melody with a steady rhythm. The piano part supports the emotional lyrics, using chords and arpeggios to create a warm, uplifting feel.

This post will provide the melody notes (right hand letter notes) and chords (left hand notes) for the song Don’t Give up on Me by Andy Grammer.

Key Information for the Song Don’t Give up on Me

Key Signature: Three flats (Bb, Eb, Ab)
Scale: Eb Major Scale (three black keys)
Eb Major Scale Notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, D

The relative minor of Eb major is C minor (i.e., the same notes but arranged in a different order).
C minor Scale Notes: C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb

The enharmonic equivalent of Eb major is D# major i.e., the same notes but written (notated) differently.
D# major Scale Notes: D#, E# (F), F## (G), G#, A#, B# (C), C## (D), D#

Tempo: 113 bpm
Time Signature: Common time, 4/4
Difficulty Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Tips to Play the Piano Notes for

Octave - Asterisk (Star symbol)

Middle Octave: C D E F G A B
Higher Octave: Star symbol after the note - C* D* E* F* G* A* B*
Lower Octave: Star symbol before the note - *C *D *E *F *G *A *B

Fast Notes – Brackets

Some letter notes for the song are given in brackets like (notes); they are meant to be played quickly or fast, similar to 16th, 32nd, or sometimes 8th notes in sheet music.

Play these notes continuously and connectedly, following the song’s rhythm and lyrics.

The next regular note is written immediately after the closing bracket.

Sustained Notes – Wavy Lines

The wavy line symbol ~ (tilde) following a note indicates sustained notes.

One tilde signifies a quarter-note duration on the piano sheet.
Two tildes denote a half-note duration.
Three tildes signify a whole note duration.

Therefore, press and hold the note for the appropriate duration based on the number of tildes while playing the piano notes for the song.

Tips to Play the Chords for

Letter notes are written above the words, showing you which note to sing for each syllable.
Chords are written below the lyrics to tell you which chords to play on your instrument along with the song.
A vertical bar (like this: |) is placed within the lyrics to show you exactly where to change chords.

Don’t Give up on Me Piano Chords

Notes of the Eb (E Flat) Major Scale:
Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, D, Eb

Chords of the Eb (E Flat) Major Scale:
Eb, Fm, Gm, Ab, Bb, Cm and Ddm
(i.e., Eb major, F minor, G minor, Ab major, Bb major, C minor and D diminished)

Chords used for the song Don’t Give up on Me are:
Eb, Bb, Cm, Ab

Notes for the Don’t Give up on Me Chords are:
Eb (E-flat major): Eb, G, Bb
Bb (B-flat major): Bb, D, F
Cm (C minor): C, Eb, G
Ab (A-flat major): Ab, C, Eb

This song has a simple, uplifting melody with a repetitive chord progression of Eb, Bb, Cm, and Ab. Emphasize dynamics and phrasing to convey the emotional depth and the song’s motivational message.

Don’t Give up on Me Piano Notes and Chords

Intro Music

G Eb (G) G Eb (G)
| Eb

| G Eb (G) G~
| Eb

Verse 1

I will fight, I will fight for you
I always do until my heart is black and blue
And I will stay, I will stay with you
We’ll make it to the other side like lovers do

    (Eb G) G~~~   (Eb G) G (Eb) F~~~
|   I will | fight,      I will fight for | you
| Eb     | Eb                         | Bb

(Bb Bb Eb) Eb~  (F) F~
I always |    do    until
              | Cm

(G) G~~   (Bb Bb C*)     C*
my heart    is black and | blue
                                     | Ab

Music: C Eb F C Eb F C Eb F (Eb)

(Eb G) G~~~ (Eb G) G (Eb) F~~~
And I will | stay, I will stay with | you
| Eb | Bb

(Bb Bb Eb) Eb~ (F) F~ (G) G~~
We’ll make it | to the other side
| Cm

(Bb Bb C*) C*
like lovers | do
| Ab

Music: C* Eb* F* C* Eb* F* C* Eb* F*~

Pre-Chorus

I’ll reach my hands out in the dark and
Wait for yours to interlock
I’ll wait for you, I’ll wait for you

(G) G Bb C* Eb*~
I’ll | reach my hands out
| Eb

G Bb C* Eb*~
in the dark and

G Bb C* Eb*~ G Bb C*
| Wait for yours to interlock
| Bb

(G*) G* (F*) Eb* C*~~
I’ll wait for | you,
| Cm

(G*) G* (F*) Eb* C*~~
I’ll wait for | you
| Ab

Music: F* C* Eb* F* C* Eb* F*~~

Chorus (Part 1)

‘Cause I’m not givin’ up
I’m not givin’ up, givin’ up, no, not yet (Not yet)
Even when I’m down on my last breath (Last breath)
Even when they say there’s nothin’ left (Nothin’ left)
So don’t give up on

(Bb Eb*) (Eb* Eb*) Eb*~   Eb* (Eb*) Eb*~
‘Cause  | I’m not              givin’ up
            | Eb

Eb* Eb* (Eb* Eb*) Eb*  (Eb* Eb*) Eb*  Eb*  F*  F*~~~
I’m not givin’ up,            givin’        up, no, not | ye
                                                                      | Bb

F* (F*) F* Eb* F* (F*) F* G* G* (F*) Eb*~~
Even when I’m down on my last | breath
| Cm

G* (G*) G* F* G* (G*) G* Ab* Ab*~~~
Even when they say there’s nothin’ | left
| Ab
Eb* Eb*~ Bb~ Ab~ G~
So don’t give up on

Chorus (Part 2)

I’m not givin’ up
I’m not givin’ up, givin’ up, no, not me (Not me)
Even when nobody else believes (Believes)
I’m not goin’ down that easily
So don’t give up on me

(Eb* Eb*) Eb*~ Eb* (Eb*) Eb*~
| I’m not givin’ up
| Eb

Eb* Eb* (Eb* Eb*) Eb*  (Eb* Eb*) Eb*  Eb*  F*  F*~~~
I’m not givin’ up,            givin’       up, no, not | me
                                                                     | Bb

F* (F*) F* Eb* F* (F*) F* G* G*~~
Even when nobody else be| lieves
| Cm

G* G* G* (G*) G* G* G* Ab* Ab*~~~
I’m not goin’ down that easi| ly
| Ab

Eb* Eb*~ Bb~ Ab~ G~
So don’t give up on | me
| Eb

Verse 2

And I will hold, I’ll hold onto you
No matter what this world will throw
It won’t shake me loose

(C D) Eb~ G~~ (F G) F (Eb) F~~
And I will | hold, I’ll hold onto | you
| Eb | Bb

Eb Eb F G Bb F Eb C (*Bb) C (*Bb) C Eb G~
No matter | what this world will throw~~~
| Cm

Eb Eb D C~ C* (Bb) C* (Bb) C* (Bb)
It won’t shake me loose|
| Ab