Lyrics of
Baby Can I Hold You

Baby Can I Hold You by Tracy Chapman deals with regret and apology in relationships. It was a standout track on Chapmans self-titled debut album, released in 1988. The song is notable for its lyrical simplicity and harmony, addressing the difficulty of expressing feelings such as love and regret.

Sorry
Is all that you can't say
Years gone by and still
Words don't come easily
Like sorry like sorry

Forgive me
Is all that you can't 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
Oooh at the right time
You'd be mine

I love you
Is all that you can't 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
Oooh at the right time
You'd be mine

Baby can I hold you tonight?
Maybe if I told you the right words
Oooh at the right time
You'd be mine
You'd be mine
You'd be mine