Give Me One Reason was written and performed by Tracy Chapman. It was released in 1995 as the lead single from her album New Beginning. The song features a blend of blues and rock, and its lyrics discuss the search for a compelling reason to stay in a relationship. Give Me One Reason won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song by a Female in 1997 and achieved significant commercial success, becoming one of Chapmans biggest hits.
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Give me one reason to stay here, and I'll turn right back around
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Give me one reason to stay here, and I'll turn right back around
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Because I don't want leave you lonely
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But you got to make me change my mind
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Baby I got your number, and I know that you got mine
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But you know that I called you, I called too many times
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You can call me baby you can call me anytime
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But you got to call me
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Give me one reason to stay here and I'll turn right back around
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Because I don't want leave you lonely
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But you got to make me change my mind
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I don't want no one to squeeze me they might take away my life
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I don't want no one to squeeze me they might take away my life
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I just want someone to hold me and rock me through the night Break
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This youthful heart can love you, and give you what you need
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This youthful heart can love you, and give you what you need
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But I'm too old to go chasing you around
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Wasting my precious energy
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Because I don't want leave you lonely
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But you got to make me change my mind
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Baby just give me one reason Give me just one reason why
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Baby just give me one reason Give me just one reason why I should stay
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Because I told you that I loved you
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And there ain't no more to say ** Strumming pattern by: brettsanace