A Theory

Tracy Chapman - A Theory: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "A Theory" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn A Theory Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Tracy Chapman

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "A Theory" smoothly on your guitar.

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              A
It's just a theory
           D                 G D/F# E
There's a possibility I am wrong
              A
It's just a theory
    D
But I would stake my life
 G      D/F#  E
Lay my money down

Chorus:
      A
That you were meant for me
                    G
And for you I'm the one

It's just a theory
A particular set of assumptions
It's just a theory
An educated guess
A conclusion not forgone

Chorus

    C
Oh nothing's new under the sun
   G
But I will postulate
D
Ask for your consideration
    C
Ask you out on a date
Although it can't be sure
     G
Why not act on a hunch?
     D
Oh why not search for proof?
     C
Why not go out for lunch?
         A     D
And in theory, I could propose
         G   D/F#          E
And in theory you could affirm

Chorus:
         C
Oh that you were meant for me
     D              G D/F# E
And for you I'm the one
         C
Oh that you were meant for me
     D              G
And for you I'm the one

It's just a theory
A series of tests should be run
It's just a theory although not fully assessed
An idea whose time has come

Chorus:
That you were meant for me
And for you I'm the one
That you were meant for me
And for you I'm the one


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Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "A Theory" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "A Theory" by Tracy Chapman.

Tracy Chapman - A Theory: Guitar Chords

Learn A Theory Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Tracy Chapman

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