Baby Can I Hold You Lyrics
Tracy Chapman
Lyrics
Sorry
Is all that you can say
Years gone by and still
Words don't come easily
Like sorry
Like sorry
Forgive me
Is all that you can say
Years gone by and still
Words don't come easily
Like forgive me
Forgive me
But you can say, baby
Baby, can I hold you tonight?
Maybe if I told you the right words
Ooh, at the right time
You'd be mine
I love you
Is all that you can say
Years gone by and still
Words don't come easily
Like I love you
I love you
But you can say, baby
Baby, can I hold you tonight?
Maybe if I told you the right words
Ooh, at the right time
You'd be mine
Baby, can I hold you tonight?
Maybe if I told you the right words
Ooh, at the right time
You'd be mine...
You'd be mine...
You'd be mine
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Baby Can I Hold You" is a song by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman. It was released as the third single from her self-titled debut album in 1988.
The lyrics were written by Chapman, while production and instrumentation was handled by David Kershenbaum. The track features Chapman singing with just an acoustic guitar accompanying her. The song reached number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number three on the UK Singles Chart. It also peaked at number one in Ireland and Australia. "Baby Can I Hold You" has since been certified gold in both countries. In addition to its success on the charts, it has been covered by numerous artists including Boyzone, Ronan Keating and Neil Diamond. The song's lyrics discuss the desire for physical contact and closeness.