Give It Away by George Strait
Key: F · 152 BPM · 4/4
Give It Away by George Strait is written in F major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — F-Bb — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in F major: F-Bb. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | E | E-A |
| Capo 3 | D | D-G |
| Capo 5 | C | C-F |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Fm
- 0:03 F
- 0:29 Bb
- 0:32 F
- 0:42 Bb
- 0:45 F
- 0:48 Bb
- 0:55 F
- 0:58 C7
- 1:01 Bb
- 1:04 F
- 1:27 Bb
- 1:30 F
- 1:37 F7
- 1:40 Bb
- 1:44 F7
- 1:46 Bb
- 1:53 F
- 1:56 C
- 1:59 Bb
- 2:03 F
- 2:06 Bb
- 2:13 F
- 2:16 C7
- 2:19 Bb7
- 2:22 F
- 2:24 F7
- 2:26 F
- 2:45 Bb
- 2:48 F
- 2:58 Bb
- 3:01 F7
- 3:12 Bb
- 3:18 F
Frequently asked questions
What key is Give It Away in?
Give It Away is in F major.
What chords does Give It Away use?
The core of Give It Away cycles through F, Bb (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Give It Away?
Give It Away runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Give It Away use?
Give It Away doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: F-Bb.
What capo should I use for Give It Away?
Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.