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[G]I've battled demons that [Cadd9]won't let me sleep
[G]Called to the sea [D]but she abandoned me
[G]But I won't never give up, [Cadd9]no, never give up, no, no
[G]No, I won't never give up, [Cadd9]no, never give up, no, no
[G]And I won't let [D]you get me down
[G]I'll keep gettin' up [Cadd9]when I hit the ground
[G]Oh, never give up, no, [Cadd9]never give up no, no, oh
[G]I won't let [D]you get me down
[G]I'll keep gettin' up [Cadd9]when I hit the ground
[G]Oh, never give up, no, [Cadd9]never give up no, no, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [D]my way home, oh, oh, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [Cadd9]my way home, oh, oh, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [Cadd9]my way home, oh, oh, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [D]my way home, oh, oh, oh
[G]Oh yeah, I'm haunted [Cadd9]by the distant past
[G]Called to the skies [Cadd9]but she was she overcast
[G]But I won't never give up, [D]no, never give up, no, no
[G]No, I won't never give up, [Cadd9]no, never give up, no, no
[G]And I won't let [Cadd9]you get me down
[G]I'll keep gettin' up [D]when I hit the ground
[G]Oh, never give up, no, [Cadd9]never give up no, no, oh
[G]I won't let [Cadd9]you get me down
[G]I'll keep gettin' up [D]when I hit the ground
[G]Oh, never give up, no, [Cadd9]never give up no, no, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [Cadd9]my way home, oh, oh, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [D]my way home, oh, oh, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [Cadd9]my way home, oh, oh, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [Cadd9]my way home, oh, oh, oh
[G]♪
[D]Never give up, [G]never give up
[Cadd9]Never give up, [G]never give up
[Cadd9]No, no, oooh
[G]And I won't let [D]you get me down
[G]I'll keep gettin' up [Cadd9]when I hit the ground
[G]Oh, never give up, no, [Cadd9]never give up no, no, oh
[G]I won't let [D]you get me down
[G]I'll keep gettin' up [Cadd9]when I hit the ground
[G]Oh, never give up, no, [Cadd9]never give up no, no, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [D]my way home, oh, oh, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [Cadd9]my way home, oh, oh, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [Cadd9]my way home, oh, oh, oh
[G]I'll find my way, find [D]my way home, oh, oh, oh
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Never Give Up by Sia is played in the key of G. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Cadd9 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Never Give Up by Sia: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (G, Cadd9, D) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from G to Cadd9 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – IV – V
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
GCadd9D
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyGAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family G
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IGTonic
iiAmSupertonic
iiiBmMediant
IVCSubdominant
VDDominant
viEmSubmediant
vii°F#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Very Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle3 chord unik digunakan
check_circleSemua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)
KEY: G•TEMPO:
110 BPM (Approx.)
•PROG: I – IV – V•DIFF: 1/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Never Give Up
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Never Give Up (Sia)?
To play the Easy Chords for Never Give Up, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Never Give Up?
The original recording key for Never Give Up by Sia is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
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