Oct62019

gnash – Forgive Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression & Tab

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This is the chords of Forgive by gnash on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Am G C F G

[Verse 1]
Am G C F G
I know you’re mad when you can’t even look at me in my eyes
Am G C F G
And when you say, “you’re sad, I need you better,” make it worse when I try
Am G C F G
But when you say nothing, it’s like you stuck a knife in my side
Am G C F G
I know the feeling, it’s not easy being stuck with me tonight

[Pre-Chorus]
Am Dm Am G
To make things right, these things take time

[Chorus]
Am G C F G
So hold me, hold me ’til the river runs dry
Am G C F G
I’m holding, holding onto you for dear life
Am G E Am G
‘Cause I never know the words to say, but you forgive me anyway
C G
Even though we both know I’m the reason you cry

[Bridge]
Am G C F G

[Verse 2]
Am G C F G
Do you need a break, need some space, need a change in my ways?
Am G C F G
Should I get away, get a place for a couple of days?
Am G C F G
I’m afraid if I change, you won’t look at me the same
Am G C F
I wanna be your only shoulder when you have a bad day

[Bridge]
C Dm
We’ve been arguing more than we usually do
Am F
I know I deserve what you’re putting me through
C Dm
If you mean what you say and you want me to go
Am F
If that’s what you want, then I want you to know

[Pre-Chorus]
C F Am
I’ll stay the night if that’s alright
Dm Am G
To make things right, these things take time

[Outro]
Am G C F G
So hold me, hold me ’til the river runs dry
Am G C F G
I’m holding, holding onto you for dear life
Am G E Am G
Because I never know the words to say, but you forgive me anyway
Am F G C
So hold me and hold me ’til the day that I die

How to play Forgive: key, chords and progression

Forgive by gnash is written in C major (no sharps or flats) and moves through 6 chords: Am, G, C, F, Dm and E.

Listen for Am – G – C – F (vi – V – I – IV in C major): the song comes back to it again and again. In solfa, that is lah – soh – doh – fah. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.