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Baby Can I Hold You

Tracy Chapman

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Baby Can I Hold You by Tracy Chapman in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  A Asus2 A   E7(sus4) E7  [x2]

Verse 1
SoArry     Asus2      A    E7(sus4) Is All TE7hat You Can'tBm Say        E7(sus4) Years Gone BE7y And
StAillAsus2      A    E7(sus4)     Words DoE7n't Come Easily  Bm       LikeD Sorry       Like SorEry  Esus4      E​

Verse 2
FoArgAsus2ive MeA       Is AlE7(sus4)l That YouE7 Can't Say  Bm       YeaE7(sus4)rs Gone By AndE7 Still
  A  Asus2      A    E7(sus4)          WordE7s Don't Come EasilBmy       Like FDorgive Me       Forgive EMe  Esus4      E​

Hook
But You Can Say Baby        A  Asus2   BabAy CaBmn I Hold You ToDnight?
  A  Asus2      A    Bm        Maybe DIf I Told You The Right Words
  F#m    Oooh At The Right TiEme You'd Be Mine

Instruments
  A Asus2 A   Bm D E

Verse 3
I ALoAsus2ve YouA       Is E7(sus4)All That E7You Can't SayBm         YeE7(sus4)ars Gone By AndE7 Still
  A  Asus2      A    E7(sus4)          WordE7s Don't Come EasilBmy
Like I LoDve You       I LoveE You         Esus4      E​

Hook 2
  A  Asus2      A    Bm......Baby DCan I Hold You Tonight?
  A  Asus2      A    Bm        Maybe DIf I Told You The Right Words
  F#m    Oooh At The Right TiEme You'd Be Mine

Instruments
  A  Asus2      A    Bm   D  E              You'd Be Mine

Outro
  A
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Baby Can I Hold You?

The chords for Baby Can I Hold You are: A, Asus2, E7(sus4), E7, Bm, D, E, Esus4, F#m

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: A, Asus2, E7(sus4), E7, Bm, D, E, Esus4, F#m

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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