Since I Lost My Baby

by Michael McDonald

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De Sun is shin ing,

there’s plen ty of (F)light.

ing.

There’s New plen day ty dawn work ing, and is the (Bb)sun (F)ny (Gm7)and (F)bright.

ing.

But af (Dm)ter I’ve been a (F)cry (Bb)ing (F)all say night,

the sun is (Am7)cold bore,

and the (Bb)new (F)day (Gm7)seems (F)old,

since I lost my ba by,

since I lost my ba by.

De Birds are sing ing,

chil fad dren are (F)play ing.

There’s In plen spir ty of work tion and is a (Bb)boss (F)es (Gm7)are (F)pay ing.

Not a (Dm)sad word should a (F)young (Bb)heart (F)be say ing,

but fun is (Am7)a bore,

and with (Bb)mon (F)ey (Gm7)I’m (F)poor,

since I lost my ba by,

since I lost my ba by.

Some one please re mind her

of the (Dm7)love she left be hind her.

(F)Next time I’ll be kind er.

Won’t you (Dm)please

(C)help me find her?

’Til then I’ll be try ing to,

ev ’ry day I’m (Fsus2)more in (Gm7)clined to be (Gm7)kind er and (Gm7)find her.

I feel so bad.

I feel so sad now, ba by,

since I lost my ba by.

I feel so bad, now, ba by,

no, no.

Feel so bad.

Since I Lost My Baby by Michael McDonald — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Since I Lost My Baby” by Michael McDonald 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 68 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 "Since I Lost 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 "Since I Lost 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.