Story Behind The Song
A song about all those that think love is a game to play and don't take it serious until someone comes along who thinks it is serious and in some ways - it's too late. They might not want to be the last in a long line of flings
Song Description
Reflection of a life spent giving a little to many instead of all to one.
| Song Length |
3:33 |
Genre |
Country - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Heartbreak, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
Kenny Chesney, George Strait |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Gave It Away
(Featuring Bryan Harkness)
©2016 Tim Sharp
Verse 1
I always gave my heart away, tiny pieces at a time
I gave everyone a little bit of me
Then true love knocked on my door and I looked up to find
I didn't save enough to give her what she needs
Verse 2
A prison cell of emptiness is all that's left for me
I sleep alone in a cold hard bed each night
She wants my all, but it's all gone - she knows because I see
The hurt behind the longing in her eyes
Chorus
I gave it all away
I gave it all away
I gave my heart and I gave my soul
I gave every ounce of love and now she knows
I gave it all away
Verse 3
I could've saved my love for a precious one
But I let it all go for free
I should've known one day I would find someone
Now she can't have the best of me
Chorus
I gave it all away
I gave it all away
I gave my heart and I gave my soul
I gave every ounce of love and now she knows
I gave it all away
Fade
These prison walls are getting' higher every day
I gave it all away
I gave it all away
I gave it all away