Now playing

Forgive

Chords

4.520 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Aminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Am G C F G
[Verse 1]
AmI know you're mad when Gyou can't even Clook at me in my FeyesG  
And whenyousaAmy, "you're sad, I need you beGtter," make it woCrse when I trFyG  
But when you Amsay nothing, it's like you Gstuck a Cknife in my sideF  G  
I kAmnow the feeling, it's not Geasy being Cstuck with me FtonightG  
[Pre-Chorus]
To Ammake things Dmright, these Amthings take Gtime
[Chorus]
So Amhold me, Ghold me 'til the Criver runs FdryG  
I'm Amholding, Gholding Conto you for dear FlifeG  
'Cause I Amnever know the words to Gsay, Ebut you forgive me AmanywayG  
Even tChough we both Gknow I'm the reason you cry
[Bridge]
Am G C F G
[Verse 2]
Do you nAmeed a break, need some Gspace, need a Cchange in my Fways?G  
Should I Amget away, get a Gplace for a Ccouple of Fdays?G  
AmI'm afraid if I Gchange, you won't Clook at me the saFmeG  
I Amwanna be your only Gshoulder when you Chave a bad dFay
[Chorus]
So Amhold me, Ghold me 'til the Criver runs FdryG  
I'm Amholding, Gholding Conto you for dear FlifeG  
'Cause I Amnever know the words to Gsay, Ebut you forgive me AmanywayG  
Even tChough we both Gknow I'm the reason you cry
[Bridge]
We've been Carguing more than we Dmusually do
I know AmI deserve what you're Fputting me through
If you Cmean what you say and you Dmwant me to go
If Amthat's what you want, then I Fwant you to know
[Pre-Chorus]
I'll Cstay the Fnight if Amthat's alright
To Dmmake things right, these Amthings takGe time
[Outro]
So Amhold me, Ghold me 'til the Criver runs FdryG  
I'm Amholding, Gholding onto Cyou for dear FlifeG  
Because I Amnever know the words to Gsay, but Eyou forgive me AmanywayG  
So Amhold me and Fhold me 'til the Gday that I Cdie

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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

Forgive

by gnash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[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 whenyousay, "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

[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]

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

About Forgive Chords by gnash

Learn how to play Forgive by gnash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Forgive chords”, “Forgive guitar chords”, or “gnash Forgive 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 Forgive chords and for experienced players who want accurate Forgive lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, C, F, Dm, E.

FAQ — Forgive by gnash

How do I play "Forgive" by gnash on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Forgive" by gnash 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 "Forgive" by gnash free?

Yes. The chords for "Forgive" by gnash are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Forgive" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Forgive"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Forgive" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Forgive" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Forgive" by gnash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by gnash below.

What key is "Forgive" in?

The chords for "Forgive" show the original chord names (including Am, G, C, F, Dm, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.