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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 E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  E Esus2 E   B7(sus4) B7  [x2]

Verse 1
SoErry     Esus2      E    B7(sus4) Is All TB7hat You Can'tF#m Say         B7(sus4)Years Gone ByB7 And
StEillEsus2      E    B7(sus4)     Words DoB7n't Come Easily  F#m       Like ASorry       Like SorrBy   Bsus4      B​

Verse 2
FoErgEsus2ive MeE       Is AlB7(sus4)l That YouB7 Can't Say  F#m       YearB7(sus4)s Gone By And B7Still
  E  Esus2      E    B7(sus4)          WordB7s Don't Come EasilF#my       Like FoArgive Me       Forgive MBe   Bsus4      B​

Hook
But You Can Say Baby        E  Esus2   BabEy CaF#mn I Hold You TonAight?
  E  Esus2      E    F#m        Maybe IAf I Told You The Right Words
  C#m    Oooh At The Right TiBme You'd Be Mine

Instruments
  E Esus2 E   F#m A B

Verse 3
I ELoEsus2ve YouE       Is B7(sus4)All That B7You Can't SayF#m         YeaB7(sus4)rs Gone By And B7Still
  E  Esus2      E    B7(sus4)          WordB7s Don't Come EasilF#my
Like I LoAve You       I LoveB You         Bsus4      B​

Hook 2
  E  Esus2      E    F#m......Baby CAan I Hold You Tonight?
  E  Esus2      E    F#m        Maybe IAf I Told You The Right Words
  C#m    Oooh At The Right TiBme You'd Be Mine

Instruments
  E  Esus2      E    F#m    A  B             You'd Be Mine

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Baby Can I Hold You?

The chords for Baby Can I Hold You are: E, Esus2, B7(sus4), B7, F#m, A, B, Bsus4, C#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: E, Esus2, B7(sus4), B7, F#m, A, B, Bsus4, C#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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