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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Give Me One Reason" 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 G, 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 “Give Me One Reason”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Give Me One Reason"?
- 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 "Give Me One Reason" by Tracy Chapman played in?
- Give Me One Reason is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Give Me One Reason"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Give Me One Reason" 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 "Give Me One Reason"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Give Me One Reason"?
- "Give Me One Reason" was originally performed by Tracy Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Give Me One Reason"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, G, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 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 "Give Me One Reason". Key of G, 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.