Give Me One Reason
View chords used in this chart
F# B C# F#
Give me one reason to stay here and I'll turn my back-a-round
B C# F#
Give me one reason to stay here and I'll turn my back-a-round
C#
Said I don't want to leave you lonely,
B F#
you've got to make me change my mind...
Verse 1:
F# B C# F#
Baby I got your number, and I know that you've got mine
B C# F#
You know that I called you, I called too many times
C#
You can call me baby,
B F#
You can call me anytime, you got to call me...
Verse 2:
F# B C# F#
I don't want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life
B C# F#
I don't want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life
C#
I just want someone to hold me,
B F#
and rock me tonight...
Verse 3:
(STOP) B C# F#
This youthful heart can love you, yeah and give you what you need
B C# F#
This youthful heart can love you, and give you what you need
C#
But I'm too old to go chasing you around,
B F#
Wasting my precious energy
Outro Chorus:
F# B C# F#
Baby just give me one reason, give me just one reason why
B C# F#
Baby just give me one reason, give me just one reason why (I should stay)
C# B (Music Stops) G F#
Said I told you that I love you and there ain't no more to say
How to play Give Me One Reason
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.