There Goes My Baby

by Usher

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Yeah.

Right.

Ush er, (A)ba by.

O kay.

Yeah, man.

Right, right.

(A)There goes my (Fmaj7)ba by.

(G)(Ooh, girl, look at you.) Hey, you don’t know how good it feels to call you my girl.

(A)There goes my (Fmaj7)ba by.

(Fmaj9)Lov in’ ev ’ry thing you do; (G)ooh, girl, look at you.

Bet you ain’t know that I be check in’ you out when (G)you be put tin’ your heels on.

I swear your bod y’s so per fect, ba by, how you work it, ba by, yeah.

oh.

I love the way that you be pok in’ it out, girl, (G)give me some thin’ to feel on.

So please be lieve we gon’ be (G)twerk ing it out by the end of the night, ba by.

been (A)wait in’ all day (Fmaj7)to wrap my hands a round your waist (G)and kiss your face.

(A)Would n’t trade (Fmaj7)this feel in’ for noth in’, not e ven for a min ute.

And (A)I’ll sit here (Fmaj7)long as it takes to get you all (G)a lone.

But as (F)soon as you come walk in’ my way,

you gon’ hear me say: (A)There goes my (Fmaj7)ba by.

(G)(Ooh, girl, look at you.) Hey, you don’t know how good it feels to call you my girl.

(A)There goes my (Fmaj7)ba by.

(Fmaj9)Lov in’ ev ’ry thing you do; (G)ooh, girl, look at you.

I get the chills when ev er I see your face when (G)you and you in the place, girl.

I Feel like I’m in a mov ie, ba by.

I’m you like ooh wee, ba by, oh.

Like wa ter falls, your hair falls down to your waist.

girl, (G)give Can I get a taste, girl?

No need to keep this, ba by, (G)I ain’t a shamed of the call ing your name, girl.

I’ve been (A)wait in’ all day (Fmaj7)to wrap my hands a round your waist (G)and kiss your face.

(A)Would n’t trade (Fmaj7)this feel in’ for noth in’, not e ven for a min ute.

And (A)I’ll sit here (Fmaj7)long as it takes to get you all (G)a lone.

But as (F)soon as you come walk in’ my way,

you gon’ hear me say:

you gon’ hear me say: (G)ooh, girl, look at you.

And, girl, I (C)feel like it’s our first time ev ’ry (F)time we get to geth er.

Ba by, lov in’ you feels bet ter than ev ’ry thing, an y thing.

Put on my heart; you don’t need a ring.

If I prom ise, our (G)time a way won’t change my love.

(A)There goes my (Fmaj7)ba by.

(G)(Ooh, girl, look at you.) Hey, you don’t know how good it feels to call you my girl.

(A)There goes my (Fmaj7)ba by.

(Fmaj9)Lov in’ ev ’ry thing you do; (G)ooh, girl, look at you.

(A)There goes my (Fmaj7)ba by.

(G)(Ooh, girl, look at you.) Hey, you don’t know how good it feels to call you my girl.

(A)There goes my (Fmaj7)ba by.

(Fmaj9)Lov in’ ev ’ry thing you do; (G)ooh, girl, look at you.

(G)ooh, girl, look at you.

There Goes My Baby by Usher — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “There Goes My Baby by Usher 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 78 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 8 chords: A, Am, Apow, C, F, Fmaj7, Fmaj9, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Usher songs work for kids?
Try "SUPERSTAR", "U REMIND ME", "CONFESSIONS PART II". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.