There Goes My Baby

by The Drifters

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Lyrics

There goes my ba by

mov in’ on down the line,

won der in’ where,

won der in’ where,

won der in’ where (Dm7)she is bound.

I broke her heart

and made her cry.

Now I’m a lone,

so all a lone.

What can I do?

What can I (G7)do?

There goes my ba by.

There goes my ba by.

There goes my ba by.

There she goes.

(Dm7)Yes, I (G7)wan na know did she (C)love me?

Did she real ly (Am)love me?

Was she just (Dm7)play ing

me for a (G7)fool?

I won der why she (C)left me.

Why did she ly (Am)leave me

so all a (Dm7)lone, ing

so all a (G7)fool?

I won der why she (G7)lone?

(Dm7)I was (G7)gon na tell her that I (C)love her

and that I (Am)need her

be side my (Dm7)side

to be my guide.

I wan na (Dm7)know, (G7)where is (C)my,

where is my (Am)ba by?

I want my (Dm7)ba by,

I need my ba (G7)by, (Dm7)yes.

Oh,

oh,

(G7)oh.

There Goes My Baby by The Drifters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “There Goes My Baby” by The Drifters 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 C at 120 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 "There Goes 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 "There Goes 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.
How many chords does "There Goes My Baby" use?
Just 5 chords: Am, C, C6, Dm7, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Drifters songs work for kids?
Try "UNDER THE BOARDWALK", "LIKE SISTER AND BROTHER", "SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.