Somebody's Baby

by Danny Kortchmar

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Lyrics

Well, just (G)look at on that the girl ner with the (A)back lights and com ing up in her eyes.

She said She’s (A)got to (G)be some bod y’s ba by,

she (A)must (G)be some bod y’s ba by.

’Cause All the (G)guys ing with that her cor ner stand she (A)thought street no let her walk on a by.

She said She’s (A)got to (G)be some bod y’s ba by,

she (A)must (G)be some bod y’s ba by.

’Cause when the by.

She’s (A)got to (G)be some bod y’s ba by, she’s so fine.

She’s (Bm7)prob a bly some bod y’s (Gmaj9)on ly light, gon na (D)shine to (A)night.

(Dmaj9)Yeah,

she’s (Bm7)prob a bly some bod y’s ba by, al (D)right.

I heard her ba by to night.

I try to (G)shut my eyes, but I (A)can’t get her out of my sight.

I know I’m gon na know it, but I (A)got ta get o ver my fright.

Well, I’m just (G)gon na walk up to her, I’m (A7)gon na talk to her to night.

Ah, (Dmaj9)ah.

(Dmaj9)Yeah,

she’s (Bm7)gon na be some bod y’s (Gmaj9)on ly light, gon na (D)shine to (A)night.

(Dmaj9)Yeah,

she’s (Bm7)gon na be some bod y’s ba by to night.

(Dmaj9)Yeah,

she’s (Bm7)gon na be some bod y’s (Gmaj9)on ly light, gon na (D)shine to (A)night.

(Dmaj9)Yeah,

she’s (Bm7)gon na be some bod y’s ba by to night.

Gon na (Gmaj9)shine to night, make her (D)mine to (A)night.

Gon na (Gmaj9)shine to night, make her (D)mine to (A)night.

(D)mine to (A)night.

Somebody's Baby by Danny Kortchmar — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Somebody's Baby” by Danny Kortchmar 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 116 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 "Somebody's 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 "Somebody's 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.