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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 C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  C Csus2 C   G7(sus4) G7  [x2]

Verse 1
SoCrry     Csus2      C    G7(sus4) Is All TG7hat You Can'tDm Say        G7(sus4) Years Gone BG7y And
StCillCsus2      C    G7(sus4)     Words DoG7n't Come Easily  Dm       LikeF Sorry       Like SorGry  Gsus4      G​

Verse 2
FoCrgCsus2ive MeC       Is AlG7(sus4)l That YouG7 Can't Say  Dm       YeaG7(sus4)rs Gone By AndG7 Still
  C  Csus2      C    G7(sus4)          WordG7s Don't Come EasilDmy       Like FForgive Me       Forgive GMe  Gsus4      G​

Hook
But You Can Say Baby        C  Csus2   BabCy CaDmn I Hold You ToFnight?
  C  Csus2      C    Dm        Maybe FIf I Told You The Right Words
  Am    Oooh At The Right TGime You'd Be Mine

Instruments
  C Csus2 C   Dm F G

Verse 3
I CLoCsus2ve YouC       Is G7(sus4)All That G7You Can't SayDm         YeG7(sus4)ars Gone By AndG7 Still
  C  Csus2      C    G7(sus4)          WordG7s Don't Come EasilDmy
Like I LoFve You       I LoveG You         Gsus4      G​

Hook 2
  C  Csus2      C    Dm......Baby FCan I Hold You Tonight?
  C  Csus2      C    Dm        Maybe FIf I Told You The Right Words
  Am    Oooh At The Right TGime You'd Be Mine

Instruments
  C  Csus2      C    Dm   F  G              You'd Be Mine

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Baby Can I Hold You?

The chords for Baby Can I Hold You are: C, Csus2, G7(sus4), G7, Dm, F, G, Gsus4, Am

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: C, Csus2, G7(sus4), G7, Dm, F, G, Gsus4, Am

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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