Now playing

Things You Gave Me

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Fmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Things You Gave Me:Ricky Nelson.
Album - Country Fever - on DECCA
Records in 1966.
INTRO:  Gm   F  Dm  
CHORUS:
FYou gave me so many things to reBbmember you Fby..
like a heart full of DemptiDmness, like Ctears in my eyes.
FWhen my heartaches Bball have Dmgone, it will Fbe because 
you Bbgave me so much Cleavin' aFlone.
#1.
FI've got everything I'll need to remember you.
FI've got all the Dthings you Dmgave me and you Ggave me 
quite a Cfew.
Got a Fheart full of emptiness, got Bbtears in my eyes.
I got Fwall to wall sadness, I can Cwalk on what I Fcry.
CHORUS:
FYou gave me so many things to reBbmember you Fby..
like a heart full of DemptiDmness, like Ctears in my eyes.
FWhen my heartaches Bball have Dmgone, it will Fbe because 
you Bbgave me so much Cleavin' aFlone.
INTERLUDE:  F   Bb   F   G   C   F   Bb   Gm7   F   C  F  
#3.
But I Bbwish you hadn't Amgiven me this Gm7solitude.
It's a Ggift that keeps on givin' after you've Cgone,
Bbgone, Cgone, gone. 
FWhen my heartaches Bball have Dmgone, it will Fbe because
you Bbgave me so much Cleavin' aFlone.
OUTRO:  F   Bb   C  F  
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

All chords in this song (9)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Things You Gave Me

by Ricky Nelson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gm7

Things You Gave Me:Ricky Nelson.

Album - Country Fever - on DECCA

Records in 1966.

Gm F Dm

INTRO:

CHORUS:

F Bb F

You gave me so many things to remember you by..

D Dm C

like a heart full of emptiness, like tears in my eyes.

F Bb Dm F

When my heartaches all have gone, it will be because

Bb C F

you gave me so much leavin' alone.

#1.

I've got everything I'll need to remember you.

F D Dm G

I've got all the things you gave me and you gave me

quite a few.

F Bb

Got a heart full of emptiness, got tears in my eyes.

F C F

I got wall to wall sadness, I can walk on what I cry.

CHORUS:

F Bb F

You gave me so many things to remember you by..

D Dm C

like a heart full of emptiness, like tears in my eyes.

F Bb Dm F

When my heartaches all have gone, it will be because

Bb C F

you gave me so much leavin' alone.

F Bb F G C F Bb Gm7 F C F

INTERLUDE:

#3.

Bb Am Gm7

But I wish you hadn't given me this solitude.

G C

It's a gift that keeps on givin' after you've gone,

Bb C

gone, gone, gone.

F Bb Dm F

When my heartaches all have gone, it will be because

Bb C F

you gave me so much leavin' alone.

F Bb C F

OUTRO:

A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

About Things You Gave Me Chords by Ricky Nelson

Learn how to play Things You Gave Me by Ricky Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Things You Gave Me chords”, “Things You Gave Me guitar chords”, or “Ricky Nelson Things You Gave Me chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Things You Gave Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate Things You Gave Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gm, F, Dm, Bb, D, C.

FAQ — Things You Gave Me by Ricky Nelson

How do I play "Things You Gave Me" by Ricky Nelson on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Things You Gave Me" by Ricky Nelson on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Things You Gave Me" by Ricky Nelson free?

Yes. The chords for "Things You Gave Me" by Ricky Nelson are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Things You Gave Me" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Things You Gave Me" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Things You Gave Me"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Things You Gave Me" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Things You Gave Me" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Things You Gave Me" by Ricky Nelson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ricky Nelson below.

What key is "Things You Gave Me" in?

The chords for "Things You Gave Me" show the original chord names (including Gm, F, Dm, Bb, D, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.