Always Be My Baby

by Mariah Carey

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I We were as one, babe,

and for a mo ment in time.

If And it seemed ev er last ing, (Gm7)that you would al ways be (Gm7)mine.

Now you want to be free,

so I’ll let you fly,

’cause I know in my heart, babe, (Gm7)our love (Gm7)will nev er die.

You’ll al ways be a part of me.

I’m part of you in (Bb)def i nite ly.

Boy, don’t you know you can’t es cape me.

Ooh dar ling, ’cause you’ll (Bb)al ways be my ba by.

And we’ll lin ger on.

Time can’t e rase a (Bb)feel ing this strong.

No way you’re ev er gon na shake me.

Ooh dar ling, ’cause you’ll (Bb)al ways be my ba by.

I ain’t gon na cry, no,

and I won’t beg you to stay.

If you’re de ter mined to leave, boy, (Gm7)I will not stand in your (Gm7)way.

But in ev i ta bly

you’ll be back a gain,

’cause you know in your heart, babe, (Gm7)our love (Gm7)will nev er end.

You’ll al ways be a part of me.

I’m part of you in (Bb)def i nite ly.

Boy, don’t you know you can’t es cape me.

Ooh dar ling, ’cause you’ll (Bb)al ways be my ba by.

And we’ll lin ger on.

Time can’t e rase a (Bb)feel ing this strong.

No way you’re ev er gon na shake me.

Ooh dar ling, ’cause you’ll (Bb)al ways be my ba by.

by.

I know that (G7)you’ll be (A7)back, boy, When your days and your nights get a lit tle bit (Am7)cold er.

know that

you’ll be right back, (A7)ba by.

(Bbmaj7)Ba by, be lieve me, it’s on ly a mat ter of (C7sus)time,

a mat ter of (D7sus)time.

You’ll al ways be a part of me.

I’m part of you in (C)def i nite ly.

Boy, don’t you know you can’t es cape me.

Ooh dar ling, ’cause you’ll (C)al ways be my ba by.

And we’ll lin ger on.

Time can’t e rase a (C)feel ing this strong.

No way you’re ev er gon na shake me.

Ooh dar ling, ’cause you’ll (C)al ways be my ba by.

(C)Be my (G)ba by.

(C)Be my (G)ba by.

Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 160 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Always Be My Baby" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Always Be My Baby"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Mariah Carey songs work for kids?
Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.