About the song
**Give It Away · George Strait** is a masterclass in country storytelling, delivered by one of the genre’s most revered voices. Released in 2006 as the lead single from his album *It Just Comes Natural*, the song quickly resonated with fans, earning Strait his 41st No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. More than just another chart-topper, however, **Give It Away** is a song that exemplifies the kind of raw, emotional songwriting that has defined George Strait’s career for decades.
At its heart, the song tells the story of a man grappling with the painful end of a relationship. Unlike many country songs that focus on dramatic heartbreak, **Give It Away** takes a more restrained, yet deeply poignant approach. The lyrics, penned by Bill Anderson, Jamey Johnson, and Buddy Cannon, follow a man who recalls his ex-wife’s cold indifference as she packs up their shared memories. Instead of begging for reconciliation or wallowing in sorrow, she simply tells him to “give it away,” stripping sentimental value from objects that once symbolized their love. This simple yet devastating phrase becomes the song’s haunting refrain, underlining the depth of his loss.
Strait’s performance is a testament to his legendary ability to convey emotion with subtlety. He doesn’t over-sing; he doesn’t lean into melodrama. Instead, his voice carries the weight of experience, making the song’s sorrow feel lived-in and authentic. The mid-tempo arrangement, featuring classic country instrumentation, allows the lyrics to take center stage while still providing enough movement to keep the listener engaged.
**Give It Away** stands as one of George Strait’s finest later-career singles, proving that even after decades in the business, he could still deliver music that felt fresh, timeless, and deeply personal.
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Lyrics
She was stormin’ through the house that day
And I could tell she was leavin’
And I thought, “Aw, she’ll be back”
‘Til she turned around and pointed at the wall and said
“That picture from our honeymoon
That night in ‘Frisco Bay
Just give it away”
She said, “Give it away”
“And that big four poster king sized bed
Where so much love was made
Just give it away”
She said, “Just give it away”
Just give it away
There ain’t nothing in this house worth fightin’ over
Oh, and we’re both tired of fightin’ anyway
So just give it away
So I tried to move on
But I found that each woman I held
Just reminded me of that day, hmm
When that front door swung wide open
She flung her diamond ring
Said, “Give it away
Just give it away”
And I said, “Now honey
Don’t you even want your half of everything?”
She said, “Give it away
Just give it away”
Just give it away
There ain’t nothing in this house worth fightin’ over
Oh, and we’re both tired of fightin’ anyway
So just give it away
So, I’m still right here where she left me
Along with all the other things
She don’t care about anymore, hmm
Like that picture from our honeymoon
That night in ‘Frisco Bay
She said, “Give it away”
Well, I can’t give it away
That big four poster king sized bed
Where all our love was made
She said, “Give it away”
Well, I can’t give it away
I’ve got a furnished house
A diamond ring
And a lonely, broken heart
Full of love
And I can’t even give it away
