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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Baby Can I Hold You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Baby Can I Hold You”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Baby Can I Hold You"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Baby Can I Hold You". Key of D, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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