Too Busy Thinking About My Baby

by Marvin Gaye

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Lyrics

(F)I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to think a bout (Gm)mon ey

(Gm)or what it (F)can buy,

(F)and I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to sit down (Gm)and won (F)der at what (Gm)make the bird (F)ies fly.

(Am)I don’t have time to think a bout what (Am)makes the flow ers (Bbmaj7)grow,

(Am)ain’t nev er give it a thought

to where (Gm7)riv ers (F)flow.

Ain’t got (Gm7)time for noth (F)in’ else.

I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to dis cuss the (Gm)weath er, or know what’s go (F)ing (Gm7)on,

(F)and I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to do no stud (Gm)y ing

once (Gm)I get out (F)of (Gm7)class.

(F)And (Am)I’m just a (Bbmaj7)fel low

with a (Am)one track (Bbmaj7)mind,

and when it (Am)comes to think in’ a bout (Bbmaj7)an y thing but my ba by, I just don’t (Gm)have (F)time.

(F)Ain’t got (Gm7)time for noth (F)in’ else.

I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to read a news (Gm)pa per or look (Gm)at (F)T V.

(F)’Cause I’m not con (Gm)cerned with what (F)the fu ture (Gm)holds

in (Gm)store (F)for me.

(Am)I’m

(Asus)just a got (Gm7)time for noth (F)in’ else.

Too Busy Thinking About My Baby by Marvin Gaye — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby” by Marvin Gaye 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 120 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 "Too Busy Thinking About 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 "Too Busy Thinking About 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.