Lyrics of
Give Me One Reason

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.

Give me one reason to stay here, and I'll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here, and I'll turn right back around
Because I don't want leave you lonely
But you got to make me change my mind
Baby I got your number, and I know that you got mine
But you know that I called you, I called too many times
You can call me baby you can call me anytime
But you got to call me
Give me one reason to stay here and I'll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here and I'll turn right back around
Because I don't want leave you lonely
But you got to make me change my mind
I don't want no one to squeeze me they might take away my life
I don't want no one to squeeze me they might take away my life
I just want someone to hold me and rock me through the night
Break
This youthful heart can love you, and give you what you need
This youthful heart can love you, and give you what you need
But I'm too old to go chasing you around
Wasting my precious energy
Give me one reason to stay here and I'll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here and I'll turn right back around
Because I don't want leave you lonely
But you got to make me change my mind
Baby just give me one reason Give me just one reason why
Baby just give me one reason Give me just one reason why I should stay
Because I told you that I loved you
And there ain't no more to say
** Strumming pattern by: brettsanace