I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz

Key: E · 136 BPM · 4/4

I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: E-B-A. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEE-B-A
Capo 2DD-A-G
Capo 4CC-G-F
Capo 7AA-E-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 E
  • 0:20 B
  • 0:23 A
  • 0:24 E
  • 0:28 A
  • 0:29 E
  • 0:41 B
  • 0:44 A
  • 0:45 E
  • 1:02 B
  • 1:05 A
  • 1:08 E
  • 1:10 C#m7
  • 1:13 B
  • 1:16 A
  • 1:18 E
  • 1:21 B
  • 1:25 E
  • 1:45 B
  • 1:47 A
  • 1:50 E
  • 1:53 C#m7
  • 1:55 B
  • 1:58 A
  • 2:01 E
  • 2:03 B
  • 2:09 A
  • 2:14 F#m
  • 2:19 B
  • 2:24 F#m
  • 2:29 B
  • 2:35 D
  • 2:40 D#dim
  • 2:45 D
  • 2:48 B7
  • 2:50 E
  • 2:56 A
  • 2:58 E
  • 3:01 C#m7
  • 3:03 B
  • 3:06 A
  • 3:09 E
  • 3:11 C#m7
  • 3:14 B
  • 3:16 A
  • 3:19 E
  • 3:22 C#m7
  • 3:24 B
  • 3:27 A
  • 3:29 E
  • 3:32 B
  • 3:37 A
  • 3:40 E
  • 3:43 C#m
  • 3:45 B
  • 3:48 A
  • 3:50 E
  • 3:53 B

Frequently asked questions

What key is I Won't Give Up in?

I Won't Give Up is in E major.

What chords does I Won't Give Up use?

The core of I Won't Give Up cycles through E, B, A (3 chords).

What is the tempo of I Won't Give Up?

I Won't Give Up runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does I Won't Give Up use?

I Won't Give Up follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for I Won't Give Up?

No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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