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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 G

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  G Gsus2 G   D7(sus4) D7  [x2]

Verse 1
SoGrry     Gsus2      G    D7(sus4) Is All TD7hat You Can'tAm Say        D7(sus4) Years Gone BD7y And
StGillGsus2      G    D7(sus4)     Words DoD7n't Come Easily  Am       LikeC Sorry       Like SorDry  Dsus4      D​

Verse 2
FoGrgGsus2ive MeG       Is AlD7(sus4)l That YouD7 Can't Say  Am       YeaD7(sus4)rs Gone By AndD7 Still
  G  Gsus2      G    D7(sus4)          WordD7s Don't Come EasilAmy       Like FCorgive Me       Forgive DMe  Dsus4      D​

Hook
But You Can Say Baby        G  Gsus2   BabGy CaAmn I Hold You ToCnight?
  G  Gsus2      G    Am        Maybe CIf I Told You The Right Words
  Em    Oooh At The Right TDime You'd Be Mine

Instruments
  G Gsus2 G   Am C D

Verse 3
I GLoGsus2ve YouG       Is D7(sus4)All That D7You Can't SayAm         YeD7(sus4)ars Gone By AndD7 Still
  G  Gsus2      G    D7(sus4)          WordD7s Don't Come EasilAmy
Like I LoCve You       I LoveD You         Dsus4      D​

Hook 2
  G  Gsus2      G    Am......Baby CCan I Hold You Tonight?
  G  Gsus2      G    Am        Maybe CIf I Told You The Right Words
  Em    Oooh At The Right TDime You'd Be Mine

Instruments
  G  Gsus2      G    Am   C  D              You'd Be Mine

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Baby Can I Hold You?

The chords for Baby Can I Hold You are: G, Gsus2, D7(sus4), D7, Am, C, D, Dsus4, Em

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: G, Gsus2, D7(sus4), D7, Am, C, D, Dsus4, Em

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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