Baby, Come To Me

by Patti Austin with James Ingram

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Lyrics

(E)Think in’ back in time, when love was (E)on ly in the mind, I re a (G)lize

And

(E)ain’t no sec ond chance; you’ve got to (E)hold on to ro mance.

er, just Don’t (G)let it slide.

(Bm7)There’s a (Cmaj7)spe cial kind of mag ic in the (Bm7)air

when you (Bbmaj7)find an oth er heart that needs to (A7sus)share.

(G)Ba (A)by, (Dm7)come to me, let me (Gm9)put my arms a (Bb)round you.

(Gm)This was (Am7)meant to be, and I’m (A)oh, so glad I found you.

Need you (Dm7)ev ’ry day, got to (Gm9)have your love a (Bb)round me.

(Gm)Ba by, (Am7)al ways stay, ’cause I (Em7)can’t go back to (A)liv in’ with out (Dm)you.

(E)Spend in’ ev ’ry dime to keep you (E)talk in’ on the line, that’s how it (G)was.

And

(E)all those walks to geth er out in (E)an y kind of weath er, just be (G)cause.

it slide.

(Bm7)There’s a (Cmaj7)brand new way of look ing at your (Bm7)life,

when you (Bbmaj7)know that love is stand ing by your (A7sus)side.

(G)Ba (A)by, (Dm7)come to me, let me (Gm9)put my arms a (Bb)round you.

(Gm)This was (Am7)meant to be, and I’m (A)oh, so glad I found you.

Need you (Dm7)ev ’ry day, got to (Gm9)have your love a (Bb)round me.

(Gm)Ba by, (Am7)al ways stay, ’cause I (Em7)can’t go back to (A)liv in’ with out (Dm)you.

(Em7)can’t go back to (A)liv in’ with out (Dsus)you.

The (Bbmaj7)night

can get (Dm7)cold,

there’s a (Bb)chill to ev ’ry eve ning (Fmaj7)when you’re all a lone.

Don’t (Cm7)talk

an y (Gm9)more,

’cause you (Bbmaj7)know that I’ll be here to keep you (A9sus)warm.

(G)Ba (A)by, (Dm7)come to me, let me (Gm9)put my arms a (Bb)round you.

(Gm)This was (Am7)meant to be, and I’m (A)oh, so glad I found you.

Need you (Dm7)ev ’ry day, got to (Gm9)have your love a (Bb)round me.

(Gm)Ba by, (Am7)al ways stay, ’cause I (Em7)can’t go back to (A)liv in’ with out (Dm)you.

Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin with James Ingram — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Baby, Come To Me” by Patti Austin with James Ingram 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 D at 84 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 "Baby, Come To Me" 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 "Baby, Come To Me"?
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.