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B-a-b-y

· by Carla Thomas

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Lyrics

Ba by, oh ba by,

I love to call to you ba by.

Ba by, oh ba by, how I love for you to call me ba by.

When you squeeze

me real tight,

you and you make a ture the wrong things (Db)right.

And I can’t stop lov ing can’t you, it.

and I won’t stop want ing you.

Ba by, oh ba by,

you look so good to me, ba by.

Ba by, oh ba by, how you are so good to me, me ba by.

Just one look

in your eyes

you know my make a the the goes sky (Db)high.

And I weep for you and can’t help it.

and I won’t stop want ing you.

Ba You know I real ly don’t (Bb7)want to help it.

(Eb)B A B Y, (Db)ba (D)by, (Eb)B A B Y, (Db)ba (D)by.

When ev er the sun don’t shine,

you (Gm)throw out the (F)life line.

Then I get real close to you, and (F)your sweet (Gm)kiss es (Bb)see me through.

I said, ba and I won’t stop want ing you.

Ba by, oh ba by.

He’s so (A)sweet.

He’s my

(E)B A B Y, (D)ba (Eb)by.

I (E)like it, I like it, I like to call him (E)B A B Y, (D)ba (Eb)by, (E)B A B Y, (D)ba (Eb)by.

B-a-b-y by Carla Thomas — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “B-a-b-y” by Carla Thomas 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 Ab at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "B-a-b-y" 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 "B-a-b-y"?: 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.
How many chords does "B-a-b-y" use?: Just 16 chords: A, Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bm7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Carla Thomas songs work for kids?: Try "GEE WHIZ, IT'S CHRISTMAS", "GEE WHIZ". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.