Give Me One Reason

by Tracy Chapman
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(G)Give me one rea son to stay here

and I’ll (D)turn right back a (G)round.

(C)Give me one rea son to stay here

and I’ll (D)turn right back a (G)round.

Said I (D)don’t want to leave you lone ly; you got to make me change my (G)mind.

Ba by, I got your num ber.

son.

Oh, and (D)I know that you got (G)mine.

I don’t But (C)you by, know that me I called you.

They I called too man y times.

(G)life.

I should stay.

You can (D)call me, ba by.

You can (C)call me an y time.

rock But you got to (G)call me.

(You could see me turn ing.) (C)Give me one rea son to stay here

and I’ll (D)turn right back a (G)round.

(You could see me turn ing.) Said I (D)don’t want to leave you lone ly;

you got to make me change my (G)mind.

I don’t want by, no one to squeeze me.

son.

They give (D)might take a way my (G)life.

I said this (C)want by, no one me to squeeze me.

oh, I take a way rea my (G)need.

I should stay.

I just (D)want some to hold me, a (C)oh, wast and my pre cious me through en the (G)night.

me.

(You could see me turn ing.) (C)Give me one rea son to stay here

and I’ll (D)turn right back a (G)round.

(You could see me turn ing.) Said I (D)don’t want to leave you lone ly;

you got to make me change my (G)mind.

I This

(CN.C.)and there ain’t no more to say.

Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Give Me One Reason

What key is "Give Me One Reason" in?
"Give Me One Reason" by Tracy Chapman is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Give Me One Reason" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Give Me One Reason" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Give Me One Reason"?
This arrangement of "Give Me One Reason" uses 4 chords: C, D, G, G7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Give Me One Reason" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Tracy Chapman can I play here?
Try "TELLING STORIES", "ALL THAT YOU HAVE IS YOUR SOUL", "TALKIN' 'BOUT A REVOLUTION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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