GIVE IT UP (Joey Molland)
[from Badfinger (Warner Brothers) LP - recorded 1973 - released U.S. 1974]
[from Badfinger (Warner Brothers) CD - recorded 1973 - released U.S. 2005, 2007, 2013]

We live in hope of love and way to die
And sadness all around us makes for crying
And feelings that once meant so much
Were left to dry and turn to dust, and ashes

We learn to wheel and deal and say goodbye
And madness all around us makes for dyin'
Young deceivers soon turn old
And left to die amongst their gold, and cashes

Give it up
Or we'll land on the rocks (give it up)
Give it up (give it up)
Give it up, give yourself time
Give it up, your saviour's in shock (give it up)
Give it up (give it up)
Give it up (give it up)

We drive a million miles to see the sun
Hoping we are not too late for saving
The Lord will smile on you today
And give you love that you can trade
For matches, TVs, and movie stars, driving cars is catching

Give it up
Or we'll land on the rocks (give it up)
Give it up (give it up)
Give it up, give yourself time (give it up)
Give it up, your saviour's in shock (give it up)
Give it up (give it up)
Give it up (give it up)

[guitar solo (Joey Molland):
(Give it up, give it up, give it uuuuuuuuup)
(Give it up, give it up, give it uuuuuuuuup)
(Give it up, give it up, give it uuuuuuuuup)
(Give it up, give it up, give it uuuuuuuuup)
(Give it up, give it up, give it uuuuuuuuup)
(Give it up, give it up, give it uuuuuuuuup)].

lyrics transcribed by Tom Brennan
corrections thanks to Dan Matovina

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