Baby Can I Hold You

by Tracy Chapman
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Lyrics

(D)Sor ry

is (A7sus)all that (A7)you can’t (Em)say.

(A7sus)Years gone (A7)by and (D)still

(A7sus)words don’t (A7)come eas i (Em)ly,

like for (G)sor ry, like (A)sor ry.

For (D)give me

is (A7sus)all that (A7)you can’t (Em)say.

(A7sus)Years gone (A7)by and (D)still

(A7sus)words don’t (A7)come eas i (Em)ly,

like I (G)give me, for (A)give me.

For

But you can say, (D)ba by,

(Em)ba by, can I (G)hold you to (D)night?

(Em)Ba by, if I (G)told you the (Bm)right words,

ooh, at the right time,

you’d be mine.

I (Em)Ba by, can I (G)hold you to (D)night?

(Em)May be if I (G)told you the (Bm)right words,

ooh, at the right time,

you’d be mine,

you’d be mine,

you’d be mine.

Baby Can I Hold You — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Baby Can I Hold You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Baby Can I Hold You

Where are the chord symbols for "Baby Can I Hold You" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Baby Can I Hold You" is in D.
What key is "Baby Can I Hold You" by Tracy Chapman played in?
Baby Can I Hold You is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Baby Can I Hold You"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Baby Can I Hold You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Baby Can I Hold You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Baby Can I Hold You"?
"Baby Can I Hold You" was originally performed by Tracy Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Baby Can I Hold You"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, D, Em, Fm, G.
What other songs by Tracy Chapman can I play here?
Try "TELLING STORIES", "ALL THAT YOU HAVE IS YOUR SOUL", "GIVE ME ONE REASON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Baby Can I Hold You" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Baby Can I Hold You" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Baby Can I Hold You"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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