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Baby, I'm-a Want You

· by Bread

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Lyrics

(Ab)Ba by, I’m a want you.

(Bbm)Ba by, I’m a need you.

You’re the on ly one I care e nough to hurt a bout.

(Bbm7)May be I’m a cra zy,

but I just can’t live with out

your (Ab)lov in’ and af fec tion,

(Bbm)giv in’ me di rec tion,

like a guid ing light to help me through my dark est ho ur.

(Bbm7)Late ly, I’m a pray in’

that you’ll al ways be a stay in’ be side me.

(Cm7)Used to be my life was just e mo tions (Eb)pass (Db)ing by,

(Cm7)feel ing all the while and nev er real ly (Eb)know (Db)ing why.

(Bbm7)Late ly, I’m a pray in’

that you’ll al ways be a stay in’ be side me.

(Cm7)Used to be my life was just e mo tions (Eb)pass (Db)ing by.

(Cm7)Then you came a long and made me laugh and (Eb)made (Db)me cry.

(F7)You taught (Bbm)me (Db)why.

(Ab)Ba by, I’m a want you

(Bbm)Ba by, I’m a need you.

Oh, it took so long to find you, ba by.

Ba by, I’m a want you.

(Bbm)Ba by, I’m a need you.

Baby, I'm-a Want You by Bread — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Baby, I'm-a Want You” by Bread 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 Db at 70 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 "Baby, I'm-a Want You" 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, I'm-a Want You"?: 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 "Baby, I'm-a Want You" use?: Just 11 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Bbm, Bbm7, C, Cm7, Db, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bread songs work for kids?: Try "EVERYTHING I OWN", "IT DON'T MATTER TO ME", "MAKE IT WITH YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.