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Artist: Mae
Song: Giving It Away
Album: Destination: Beautiful
Tabbed by: Kmilongo (kmilo1989@gmail.com)
Tuning: Standard 4-string (GDAE)
* = Indicates the bass rhythm is weird, and other notes are played in-between.
Listen to the the song to figure it out.
Verse (Bass starts at 0:34)
G|-------------|
D|4(x24)-------|
A|-------6(x24)|
E|-------------| (x9)
Chorus (0:57)
G|-----------------|
D|--------------4--|
A|2*-4-6*-4*-2*--2~|
E|-----------------|
Verse (1:18)
G|-------------|
D|4(x24)-------|
A|-------6(x24)|
E|-------------| (x4)
Chorus (2:06)
G|----------|
D|----------|
A|2*-4-6*-4*|
E|----------|
Bridge Part I (2:24)
G|-----------------------|
D|6*---------------------|
A|---6*-2*-------6*-2*-4*|
E|---------2*-4*---------|
Bridge Part 2 (2:48)
G|--------|
D|4*------|
A|---6*-2*|
E|--------| (x2)
(3:24)
G|--|
D|4*|
A|--|
E|--|
Verse (3:30, no bass)
Chorus (3:54)
G|----------|
D|----------|
A|2*-4-6*-4*|
E|----------| (x2)
G|--|
D|--|
A|2*|
E|--|
Outro (4:23)
G|--------|
D|4*------|
A|---6*-2*|
E|--------|
NOTE: If you have the long version of Giving It Away (about 6 minutes long) the Outro
is repeated x3,
and this is played at the end:
(5:32)
G|--------|
D|--------|
A|2-2-2-2~|
E|--------|
Taken from the BassMasta ~ http://www.bassmasta.net
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Mark Average |
#1 by Mark McL at Jun 13, 2005 at 1:36 AM EST |
| Anyone else notice the resemblance to this song and The Sun and the Moon off the Everglow? Both of the albums seem to be about the Christian journey, waiting for eternity, referred to as the everglow or as the beautiful. But, notice the resemblance between the line in this, "You've introduced me to the moment but I'm looking to stay for good. You asked me to stay forever. Well, you know that I would, I would do anything," and the line in The Sun and the Moon, "You know when you say forever, you've already captured me." Gutenmusik, I love Mae! | |
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Justin Rhythm Player |
#2 by Justin Stumbo at Jul 16, 2005 at 8:21 AM EST |
| this song is about someone who's in love with a girl and he would do anything to be with her, and he doesn't want to live without her. pretty self explanatory. its a really sweet song... reminds me of jimmy eat world | |
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Skinny Fingures Average |
#3 by Skinny Fingures O'Brian at Jul 17, 2005 at 6:12 AM EST |
| i'm pretty sure this song isn't written to a girl but to God. | |
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ZAX Wanna Be |
#4 by ZAX Lansing at Aug 3, 2005 at 3:26 PM EST |
| lyrics dont always come at me at once. i guess and i mean actually taking the situation in hand at the very moment you listen or the many times after you listen. but, just now the meaning of this song really hit me hard. i love this song, i think its spectacular. | |
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A Average |
#5 by A Doyle at Aug 12, 2005 at 10:37 AM EST |
| isnt the title of this song "Giving It Away" instead of "Give It Away"? and yeah, this song could be about God. although it COULD be about a person.. whatever floats your boat. | |
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Aaron Wanna Be |
#6 by Aaron Silver at Aug 25, 2005 at 10:39 AM EST |
| Ummm, who the hell said Mae was a christian band? They aren't. Even they said they weren't. But as for the song, one of the most beautiful songs Ive heard in my life. When i hear it, I think of that person I love and want to be with and that I would do everything to be with them. I honestly believe it's about love, for a person, not for god. But People have their own opinions so Im not throwing down the whole God concept. | |
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KT Average |
#7 by KT Brown at Aug 27, 2005 at 2:01 AM EST |
| lyrics dont always come at me at once. i guess and i mean actually taking the situation in hand at the very moment you listen or the many times after you listen. but, just now the meaning of this song really hit me hard. i love this song, i think its spectacular. | |
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Derrik Professional |
#8 by Derrik at Sep 8, 2005 at 12:41 PM EST |
| hmm, i never thot about it being about God. i like that idea. mae rocks! | |
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Brenton Average |
#9 by Brenton Giordano at Sep 24, 2005 at 6:31 PM EST |
| Is this what you wanted? Cause I'm willing to change. Now that I'm certain, That there's much more to gain. that is the best line. ever. well, according to me, as of now ;P | |
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... Badass |
#10 by ... ... at Oct 10, 2005 at 2:08 AM EST |
| this song is beautiful, but when you actually sit back and listen to the lyrics, it's breath taking. i've found this to be true about all of mae's music. | |
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Rob Wanna Be |
#11 by Rob at Oct 18, 2005 at 11:36 PM EST |
| hmm, i never thot about it being about God. i like that idea. mae rocks! | |
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Ben Wanna Be |
#12 by Ben at Nov 3, 2005 at 9:11 PM EST |
| i can very well understand the interpretation of this song being about god. i can actually see a bunch fo their songs being about god. but whenever i hear this song i always end up thinking about somebody finally letting go and being themselves. | |
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Brandon Average |
#13 by Brandon Pennick at Nov 10, 2005 at 11:01 PM EST |
| I always took this song as a song about the Lord. Maybe that's because I am Christian too, though. *shrugs* I was not aware that Mae were a Christian band, but this song did seem very spiritual to me, though I wrote that down to me interpretation of the lyrics, not how they were meant to be taken when written. I love the double meanings, how it can be about God but also about a girl. Clever. | |
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Brandon Rhythm Player |
#14 by Brandon Winfrey at Nov 11, 2005 at 2:30 AM EST |
| isnt the title of this song "Giving It Away" instead of "Give It Away"? and yeah, this song could be about God. although it COULD be about a person.. whatever floats your boat. | |
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BOOKER Average |
#15 by BOOKER at Nov 16, 2005 at 3:13 PM EST |
| Ummm, who the hell said Mae was a christian band? They aren't. Even they said they weren't. But as for the song, one of the most beautiful songs Ive heard in my life. When i hear it, I think of that person I love and want to be with and that I would do everything to be with them. I honestly believe it's about love, for a person, not for god. But People have their own opinions so Im not throwing down the whole God concept. | |
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Timmibob Average |
#16 by Timmibob The Great at Dec 11, 2005 at 7:15 PM EST |
| i agree totally with dansr, just because i felt the whole relationship with God thing in this song this morning on my way to school, and i totally relate to this song. i think that the song is about having been given a great blessing, or a problematic blessing--a blessing in disguise, if anything...and this blessing, through all of the trials and tribulations of it, brings you closer to God through faith. i think the "if you'd be honest..." lines regard the doubt that comes with being a new christian, the beginning of having real faith in the Lord...but despite the hesitance, you're still willing to believe in Him, because that belief gives life meaning. the "is this what you wanted..." part starts with whatever blessing has been given, and the willingness to accept Jesus in your life, and realizing how good life is once you've accepted Him into your heart. the "nights are forever..." part, i think that "the night" is an allusion to everything that is unknown, and that God will be the guide to light the path (the heat=the Sun). that's just my interpretation...i could have been reading into this WAAAY TOO DEEPLY, but, i'm entitled to my opinion. | |
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megadeth456 Wanna Be |
#17 by megadeth456 at Dec 23, 2005 at 7:53 AM EST |
| If we look at it from the relationship point of view, then the "giving it away" would imply that he has let the girl go before, thinking it was the right decision. However, he knows that if he doesn't get back together with her, then someone else will feel the emotions and have the relationship that he had with her. The first lines of the song would suggest that the two had a (platonic) romantic meeting after the relationship had long ended, and now he is sick that he let her go. For the guy, the tables have turned, and the girl doesn't want a relationship. She initially wants to, and gets his hopes up, but the song ends with the guy miserable, so he has given it (the love) away. | |
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lauren Lead Player |
#18 by lauren desantis at Dec 23, 2005 at 2:31 PM EST |
| oops meant to say "this guy really likes this girl" haha i put guy.... :-\ | |
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jo_silverhawk Average |
#19 by jo_silverhawk at Jan 3, 2006 at 4:46 PM EST |
| well...Mae is a christan band after all like un.graceful said. But it does sound like it could be for a girl...or a guy...lol...but it could be for god as well...it depends on how YOU want to view the song... And yeah..the song IS called Giving It Away | |
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london calling Average |
#20 by london calling at Jan 24, 2006 at 1:06 AM EST |
| this song is soo beautiful. this guy told me that this song reminded me of him, so i listened to it and i was amazed. he and i are now happily together and i love him soooo much. Mae is sooo awesome...but enough about my life story. what this song means to me...hmm...well i feel that this guy really likes this guy and he would do anything to be with her."If this what you wanted? Cause I'm willing to change." good line, he would change for her and he is up all night thinking about her and stuff..yeah. VERY GOOD SONG. Listen to the acoustic version, its also good. | |
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Matt Rhythm Player |
#21 by Matt quinn at Feb 27, 2006 at 4:59 AM EST |
| seeing as how I played this song to my boyfriend of 2+ years, I take this song as being about a relationship. i can very well see it being about god, though. that's definitely there. it's a beautiful song, nonetheless. the piano makes it even better. "you've introduced me to the moment, Oh but I'm looking to stay for good. You asked me to stay forever, Well you know that I would, I would do anything." amazing =] | |
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JT Wanna Be |
#22 by JT Fairchild at Mar 4, 2006 at 8:54 PM EST |
| To me this is about his relationship with God. He's more confident in his Faith in his Lord and Savior. But at the same time it could be for a relationship, but it just makes more sense seeing as how most of Mae songs seem to be religious ^_^ | |
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Chris Wanna Be |
#23 by Chris at Mar 6, 2006 at 11:17 PM EST |
| I am listening to this song as i type it out and i feel like this song is about a someone who is totally in love with this other person they would do anything for them and they lye awake at night thinking about them and how empty they feel without them. " if youd be honest and say what you mean, you know i would promise, id do anything" i think there he is telling her to be honest and tell him how she really feels and if she is he will give her all of him. i know exactly how he is feeling....:-/ Mae is SPECTACULAR | |
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Atreyufan4ever Average |
#24 by Atreyufan4ever at Mar 19, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST |
| seeing as how I played this song to my boyfriend of 2+ years, I take this song as being about a relationship. i can very well see it being about god, though. that's definitely there. it's a beautiful song, nonetheless. the piano makes it even better. "you've introduced me to the moment, Oh but I'm looking to stay for good. You asked me to stay forever, Well you know that I would, I would do anything." amazing =] | |
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Tony Average |
#25 by Tony at Mar 31, 2006 at 9:29 PM EST |
| i'm pretty sure this song isn't written to a girl but to God. | |
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roy Wanna Be |
#26 by roy catlin at May 14, 2006 at 12:41 PM EST |
| Is this what you wanted? Cause I'm willing to change. Now that I'm certain, That there's much more to gain. that is the best line. ever. well, according to me, as of now ;P | |
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Slash Rhythm Player |
#27 by Slash at May 18, 2006 at 12:53 PM EST |
| lol, I totally agree Spent. I love how Mae makes their songs about God and relationships | |
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__KAT Wanna Be |
#28 by __KAT astrophe. at Jul 11, 2006 at 6:10 PM EST |
| no words can describe the meaning of this song. if you have ever felt it, you are truly blessed. period. and i kinda see the resemblance but not really just because theyre 2 completely different songs. both are actually my all time favorites by mae, go figure haha | |
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Kevin Average |
#29 by Kevin Santana at Jul 15, 2006 at 5:20 AM EST |
| To me this is about his relationship with God. He's more confident in his Faith in his Lord and Savior. But at the same time it could be for a relationship, but it just makes more sense seeing as how most of Mae songs seem to be religious ^_^ | |
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Bas Average |
#30 by Bas Koningsveld at Jul 31, 2006 at 5:13 PM EST |
| this song is beautiful, but when you actually sit back and listen to the lyrics, it's breath taking. i've found this to be true about all of mae's music. | |
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Jared Wanna Be |
#31 by Jared Janak at Aug 4, 2006 at 4:37 AM EST |
| Forgive my hesitation but I'm learning to trust in you. ..:) this song helps me living something in my life right now..haha..these excact lyrics are so true for me..:) | |
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Hannah [♥ Rhythm Player |
#32 by Hannah [♥] & the llama. at Oct 9, 2006 at 9:17 AM EST |
| lol, I totally agree Spent. I love how Mae makes their songs about God and relationships | |
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Nikky ♠ Average |
#33 by Nikky ♠ at Oct 13, 2006 at 4:15 AM EST |
| I am listening to this song as i type it out and i feel like this song is about a someone who is totally in love with this other person they would do anything for them and they lye awake at night thinking about them and how empty they feel without them. " if youd be honest and say what you mean, you know i would promise, id do anything" i think there he is telling her to be honest and tell him how she really feels and if she is he will give her all of him. i know exactly how he is feeling....:-/ Mae is SPECTACULAR | |
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Tom Rhythm Player |
#34 by Tom at Nov 7, 2006 at 9:27 AM EST |
| I don't like the original version of this song. But i absolutely love the Acoustic piano version. It's beautiful. Makes me cry everytime. | |
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KT Average |
#35 by KT Brown at Nov 17, 2006 at 3:46 PM EST |
| well...Mae is a christan band after all like un.graceful said. But it does sound like it could be for a girl...or a guy...lol...but it could be for god as well...it depends on how YOU want to view the song... And yeah..the song IS called Giving It Away | |
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Dakota Lead Player |
#36 by Dakota Sparks at Nov 20, 2006 at 12:14 PM EST |
| mae is a christian band.. so as for this song being about a new christian.. it makes sense. although I can see why some would think this song is about a girl. never the less.. great song :) | |
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brad Wanna Be |
#37 by brad at Dec 6, 2006 at 3:07 AM EST |
| I always took this song as a song about the Lord. Maybe that's because I am Christian too, though. *shrugs* I was not aware that Mae were a Christian band, but this song did seem very spiritual to me, though I wrote that down to me interpretation of the lyrics, not how they were meant to be taken when written. I love the double meanings, how it can be about God but also about a girl. Clever. | |
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mike Wanna Be |
#38 by mike ballard at Jan 5, 2007 at 5:17 PM EST |
| this song is soo beautiful. this guy told me that this song reminded me of him, so i listened to it and i was amazed. he and i are now happily together and i love him soooo much. Mae is sooo awesome...but enough about my life story. what this song means to me...hmm...well i feel that this guy really likes this guy and he would do anything to be with her."If this what you wanted? Cause I'm willing to change." good line, he would change for her and he is up all night thinking about her and stuff..yeah. VERY GOOD SONG. Listen to the acoustic version, its also good. | |
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Rignald Average |
#39 by Rignald Tromp at Jan 9, 2007 at 7:20 PM EST |
| I don't like the original version of this song. But i absolutely love the Acoustic piano version. It's beautiful. Makes me cry everytime. | |
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Brian Average |
#40 by Brian Crane at Jun 12, 2007 at 12:40 PM EST |
| oops meant to say "this guy really likes this girl" haha i put guy.... :-\ | |
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Lucifer Average |
#41 by Lucifer at Jul 13, 2007 at 12:50 PM EST |
| Forgive my hesitation but I'm learning to trust in you. ..:) this song helps me living something in my life right now..haha..these excact lyrics are so true for me..:) | |
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Jebus Wanna Be |
#42 by Jebus ------ at Sep 17, 2007 at 1:27 PM EST |
| mae is a christian band.. so as for this song being about a new christian.. it makes sense. although I can see why some would think this song is about a girl. never the less.. great song :) | |
