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Give Me One Reason

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Capo II *
E  A  B7 E
EGive me one reason to stay here,  Aand I'll B7turn right back aEroundE7  E  
AGive me one reason to stay here,  A7and I'll B7turn right back aEroundE7  E  
Said I B7don't want leave you lonelyA  
You got to make me change my EmindE7  E  
EBaby I got your number,  Aoh and I B7know that you got EmineE7  E  
AYou know that I called you,  A7I  B7called too many EtimesE7  E  
You can B7call me baby you can Acall me anytime
But you got to Ecall meE7  E  
EGive me one reason to stay here   Aand I'll B7turn right back aEroundE7  E  
AGive me one reason to stay here   A7and I'll B7turn right back aEroundE7  E  
Said I B7don't want to leave you lonelyA  
You got to make me change my EmindE7  E  
I Edon't want no one to squeeze me   Athey might B7take away my ElifeE7  E  
I don't Awant no one to squeeze me   A7they might B7take away my ElifeE7  E  
I just B7want someone to hold me   Aoh and rock me through the EnightE7  E  
E A B7 E  E7 E
E A B7 E  E7 E
B7 A E  E7 E
This Eyouthful heart can love you,  Ayes and B7give you what you EneedE7  E  
I said this Ayouthful heart can love you,  A7oh and B7give you what you EneedE7  E  
But I'm B7too old to go chasing you aroundA  
Wasting my precious enerEgyE7  E  
EGive me one reason to stay here   Ayes and I'll B7turn right back aEroundE7  E  
AGive me one reason to stay here   A7oh I'll B7turn right back aEroundE7  E  
Said I B7don't want leave you lonelyA  
You got to make me change my EmindE7  E  
EBaby just give me one reason   Aoh give me B7just one reason EwhyE7  E  
ABaby just give me one reason   A7oh give me B7just one reason Ewhy E7I should stayE  
Said I B7told you that I loved youA  
And there ain't no more to EsayE7  A  A7  E  
  E= F#  
  A= B  
 B7= C#7  
 E7= F#7  
 A7= B7  
Capo IV
  E= D  
  A= G  
 B7= A7  
 E7= D7  
 A7= G7  
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
  E= G  
  A= C  
 B7= D7  
 E7= G7  
 A7= C7  

All chords in this song (15)

The story behind the song

"Give Me One Reason" is a soulful song that speaks to the heart of a relationship on the brink. It captures the raw emotion of someone asking for just one compelling reason to stay, a final plea before walking away. Tracy Chapman, known for her distinctive voice and poignant songwriting, first performed this song years before its release on her 1995 album New Beginning. The track earned her a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song, highlighting its powerful lyrics and enduring appeal. It's a song that channels the quiet desperation and ultimate strength found in moments of profound decision.

AI-written from these sources:Give Me One Reason — Wikipedia ↗Tracy Chapman — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Give Me One Reason

by Tracy Chapman

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C#7

F#7

Give Me One Reason chords

Capo II *

E A B7 E

E A B7 E E7 E

Give me one reason to stay here, and I'll turn right back around

A A7 B7 E E7 E

Give me one reason to stay here, and I'll turn right back around

B7 A

Said I don't want leave you lonely

E E7 E

You got to make me change my mind

E A B7 E E7 E

Baby I got your number, oh and I know that you got mine

A A7 B7 E E7 E

You know that I called you, I called too many times

B7 A

You can call me baby you can call me anytime

E E7 E

But you got to call me

E A B7 E E7 E

Give me one reason to stay here and I'll turn right back around

A A7 B7 E E7 E

Give me one reason to stay here and I'll turn right back around

B7 A

Said I don't want to leave you lonely

E E7 E

You got to make me change my mind

E A B7 E E7 E

I don't want no one to squeeze me they might take away my life

A A7 B7 E E7 E

I don't want no one to squeeze me they might take away my life

B7 A E E7 E

I just want someone to hold me oh and rock me through the night

E A B7 E E7 E

B7 A E E7 E

E A B7 E E7 E

This youthful heart can love you, yes and give you what you need

A A7 B7 E E7 E

I said this youthful heart can love you, oh and give you what you need

B7 A

But I'm too old to go chasing you around

E E7 E

Wasting my precious energy

E A B7 E E7 E

Give me one reason to stay here yes and I'll turn right back around

A A7 B7 E E7 E

Give me one reason to stay here oh I'll turn right back around

B7 A

Said I don't want leave you lonely

E E7 E

You got to make me change my mind

E A B7 E E7 E

Baby just give me one reason oh give me just one reason why

A A7 B7 E E7 E

Baby just give me one reason oh give me just one reason why I should stay

B7 A

Said I told you that I loved you

E E7 A A7 E

And there ain't no more to say

E F#

A B

B7 C#7

E7 F#7

A7 B7

Capo IV

E D

A G

B7 A7

E7 D7

A7 G7

Open (These chords are not in the original key)

E G

A C

B7 D7

E7 G7

A7 C7

About Give Me One Reason Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Give Me One Reason chords”, “Give Me One Reason guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman Give Me One Reason chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Give Me One Reason chords and for experienced players who want accurate Give Me One Reason lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B7, E7, A7, F#.

FAQ — Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman

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What key is "Give Me One Reason" in?

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