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Oh, my ma ma told me,
’cause she said she learned the hard way,
say she want to spare the chil dren.
She say don’t give or sell your soul a way.
’Cause (A)all that you have is your soul.
So don’t be tempt ed by the shin y ap ple.
Don’t you eat of a bit ter fruit.
Hun ger on ly for a taste of jus tice.
Hun ger on ly for a world of truth.
’Cause all that you have is your soul.
I was a pret ty young girl once.
I had dreams, I had high hopes.
(E)I mar ried a man he stole my heart a way.
(D)He gave his love but what a high price I paid.
And (A)all that you have is your soul.
So don’t be tempt ed by the shin y ap ple.
Don’t you eat of a bit ter fruit.
Hun ger on ly for a taste of jus tice.
Hun ger on ly for a world of truth.
’Cause all that you have is your soul.
I was a pret ty young girl once.
I had dreams, I had high hopes.
(E)I mar ried a man he stole my heart a way.
(D)He gave his love but what a high price I paid.
And (A)all that you have is your soul.
Why was I such a young fool?
Thought I’d make his t’ry.
Mak ing ba bies was the best I could do.
Thought I’d make some thing could be mine for ev er.
Found out the hard way one can’t pos sess an oth er.
And (A)all that you have is your soul.
So don’t be tempt ed by the shin y ap ple.
Don’t you eat of a bit ter fruit.
Hun ger on ly for a taste of jus tice.
Hun ger on ly for a world of truth.
’Cause all that you have is your soul.
I was a pret ty young girl once.
I had dreams, I had high hopes.
(E)I mar ried a man he stole my heart a way.
(D)He gave his love but what a high price I paid.
And (A)all that you have is your soul.
Why was I such a young fool?
Thought I’d make his t’ry.
Mak ing ba bies was the best I could do.
Thought I’d make some thing could be mine for ev er.
Found out the hard way one can’t pos sess an oth er.
And (A)all that you have is your soul.
I thought, thought I could find a way (A)to beat the sys tem, to make a deal and have no debts to pay.
I’d take it all, I’d take it all, I’d run a way.
Me for my self, first class and first rate.
But (A)all that you have is your soul.
Oh, my ma ma told me,
’cause she said she learned the hard way,
say she want to spare the chil dren.
She say don’t give or sell your soul a way.
’Cause (A)all that you have is your soul.
So don’t be tempt ed by the shin y ap ple.
Don’t you eat of a bit ter fruit.
Hun ger on ly for a taste of jus tice.
Hun ger on ly for a world of truth.
’Cause all that you have is your soul.
I was a pret ty young girl once.
I had dreams, I had high hopes.
(E)I mar ried a man he stole my heart a way.
(D)He gave his love but what a high price I paid.
And (A)all that you have is your soul.
Why was I such a young fool?
Thought I’d make his t’ry.
Mak ing ba bies was the best I could do.
Thought I’d make some thing could be mine for ev er.
Found out the hard way one can’t pos sess an oth er.
And (A)all that you have is your soul.
I thought, thought I could find a way (A)to beat the sys tem, to make a deal and have no debts to pay.
I’d take it all, I’d take it all, I’d run a way.
Me for my self, first class and first rate.
But (A)all that you have is your soul.
Here I am.
I’m wait ing for a bet ter day, a sec ond chance, a lit tle luck to come my way.
A hope to dream, a hope that I can sleep a gain.
and wake in the world with a clear con science and clean hands.
’Cause (A)all that you have is your soul.
Oh, my ma ma told me,
’cause she said she learned the hard way,
say she want to spare the chil dren.
She say don’t give or sell your soul a way.
’Cause (A)all that you have is your soul.
All that you have,
all that you have,
all that you have
is your soul.
All That You Have Is Your Soul — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "All That You Have Is Your Soul" by Tracy Chapman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 75 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “All That You Have Is Your Soul”
- What key is "All That You Have Is Your Soul" by Tracy Chapman played in?
- All That You Have Is Your Soul is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "All That You Have Is Your Soul"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "All That You Have Is Your Soul" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "All That You Have Is Your Soul"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "All That You Have Is Your Soul"?
- "All That You Have Is Your Soul" was originally performed by Tracy Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "All That You Have Is Your Soul"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Tracy Chapman can I play here?
- Try "TELLING STORIES", "GIVE ME ONE REASON", "TALKIN' 'BOUT A REVOLUTION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "All That You Have Is Your Soul" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "All That You Have Is Your Soul" by Tracy Chapman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "All That You Have Is Your Soul" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "All That You Have Is Your Soul" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.


