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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D
Give Me One Reason Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D
Give Me One Reason Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D
Give Me One Reason Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D
Give Me One Reason Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D
Give Me One Reason Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D
Give Me One Reason Chords – Harmonica
Tracy Chapman’s soulful blues-rock plea for a reason to stay in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Chords used: G, C, D · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner · More 3-chord songs →
Blues Shuffle (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Emphasize the downbeats to get that bluesy feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C
G
C
D – C
G
Chorus
G – C (×2)
D – C
G
Verse 2
G – C (×2)
D – C
G
Chorus
G – C (×2)
D – C
G
Bridge
G
C – G
D – C – G (×2)
Verse 3
G
C
G
C
D
C
Chorus
G – C (×2)
D – C
G
Practice tip: Master the G-C-D-C-G chord progression before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Give Me One Reason"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.
Is "Give Me One Reason" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Give Me One Reason" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Give Me One Reason"?
It was written by Tracy Chapman, and released in 1995.