Give It To Me Baby

by Rick James

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When I came (Dm)home last the night,

you would n’t make love to me.

You went (Dm)fast a sleep.

You would n’t e ven talk to me.

in’.

You say (Dm)I’m so I cra zy,

com ing home in tox i cat ed.

I said, (Dm)“Just wan na love ya.”

Guess that’s why I’m so e lat ed.

Come on, girl.

(Dm)Give it to me, ba by.

(Give it to me, ba by.)

(Dm)Give it to me, ba by.

(Give it to me, ba by.)

I want cha.

I’ll make you hol ler you had e nough.

(Dm)Give it to me, ba by.

(Give it to me, ba by.)

Just give it to me ba by.

(Dm)Give it to me, ba by.

(Give it to me, ba by.)

I bet cha

I’ll make you hol ler you had e nough.

(CN.C.)Give it to me.

Gim me that stuff, that funk, that sweet, that funk y stuff.

Give it to me.

Gim me that stuff, that funk, that sweet, that funk y stuff.

(G9)Give it to me, give it to me.

Give it to me, give it to me, gim me that stuff, that sweet funk y stuff.

(CN.C.)Yo

ho!

(Dm)Give it to me, ba by.

When I was (Dm)high as the sky,

you out all night just danc in’,

you say, (Dm)“Let’s go home.”

You That’s the time I start ro manc in’.

You say (Dm)“How can I love ya,

when your bod y keeps on mov in’?” I say, (Dm)“Wait ’til I squeeze ya.

May be then you’ll start to groov in’.” Come on, girl.

(Dm)Give it to me, ba by.

(Give it to me, ba by.)

(Dm)Give it to me, ba by.

(Give it to me, ba by.)

I want cha.

I’ll make you hol ler you had e nough.

(Dm)Give it to me, ba by.

(Give it to me, ba by.)

Just give it to me ba by.

(Dm)Give it to me, ba by.

(Give it to me, ba by.)

I bet cha

I’ll make you hol ler you had e nough.

(CN.C.)Give it to me.

Gim me that stuff, that funk, that sweet, that funk y stuff.

Give it to me.

Gim me that stuff, that funk, that sweet, that funk y stuff.

(G9)Give it to me, give it to me.

Give it to me, give it to me, gim me that stuff, that sweet funk y stuff.

(CN.C.)Yo ho!

(Dm)Give it to me, ba by.

When I was

Hey, girl!

Give it (Dm)to me, what cha say?

Give it to me, what cha say.

Give it (G)to me!

What cha say?

Give it to me!

What cha say?

Give it (Dm)to me, what cha say?

Give it to me, what cha say?

Give it (G)to me.

Give it to me,

Give it (Dm)to me, what cha say?

Give it to me, what cha say.

Give it (G)to me!

What cha say?

Give it to me!

What cha say?

Give it (Dm)to me, what cha say?

Give it to me, what cha say?

Give it (G)to me.

Give it to me,

Give it to me.

Ow!

Give It To Me Baby by Rick James — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Give It To Me Baby by Rick James 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 100 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 "Give It To Me 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 "Give It To Me 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.
How many chords does "Give It To Me Baby" use?
Just 4 chords: C, Dm, G, G9. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Rick James songs work for kids?
Try "EBONY EYES", "YOU AND I", "SUPER FREAK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.