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Baby Can I Hold You

Tracy Chapman

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Baby Can I Hold You by Tracy Chapman

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  D Dsus2 D   A7sus4 A7  [x2]

Verse 1
SoDrry     Dsus2      D    A7sus4 Is AllA7 That You CanEm't Say      A7sus4   Years GoA7ne By And
StDillDsus2      D    A7sus4     Words A7Don't Come EasilyEm         LiGke Sorry       Like SAorryAsus4      A​

Verse 2
FoDrgDsus2ive MeD       Is AlA7sus4l That YA7ou Can't SayEm         YA7sus4ears Gone ByA7 And Still
  D  Dsus2      D    A7sus4          WoA7rds Don't Come EasEmily       LikeG Forgive Me       ForgivAe MeAsus4      A​

Hook
But You Can Say Baby        D  Dsus2   BabDy CaEmn I Hold You ToGnight?
  D  Dsus2      D    Em        Maybe GIf I Told You The Right Words
  Bm    Oooh At The Right TAime You'd Be Mine

Instruments
  D Dsus2 D   Em G A

Verse 3
I DLoDsus2ve YouD       Is A7sus4All ThaA7t You Can't SEmay         A7sus4Years Gone ByA7 And Still
  D  Dsus2      D    A7sus4          WoA7rds Don't Come EasEmily
Like I LoGve You       I LoveA You         Asus4      A​

Hook 2
  D  Dsus2      D    Em......Baby GCan I Hold You Tonight?
  D  Dsus2      D    Em        Maybe GIf I Told You The Right Words
  Bm    Oooh At The Right TAime You'd Be Mine

Instruments
  D  Dsus2      D    Em   G  A              You'd Be Mine

Outro
  D
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Baby Can I Hold You?

The chords for Baby Can I Hold You are: D, Dsus2, A7sus4, A7, Em, G, A, Asus4, Bm

What is the original key of Baby Can I Hold You?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Baby Can I Hold You?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Baby Can I Hold You in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Baby Can I Hold You be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Baby Can I Hold You on ukulele?

Chord Baby Can I Hold You can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Baby Can I Hold You?

Baby Can I Hold You uses 9 chords: D, Dsus2, A7sus4, A7, Em, G, A, Asus4, Bm

What is the easiest way to play Baby Can I Hold You?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Baby Can I Hold You released in?

Baby Can I Hold You was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Baby Can I Hold You?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Baby Can I Hold You to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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