Walkin' My Baby Back Home

by Nat King Cole

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(Eb)Gee!

It’s great, af ter (Ebmaj7)be in’ out late,

(Ebmaj7)walk in’ my ba by back (F9)home.

(Bb9)Arm in arm, o ver (Fm7)mead ow and farm,

(Fm7)walk in’ my ba by back (Eb)home.

(Eb)We go ’long har mo (Ebmaj7)niz in’ a song,

(Ebmaj7)or I’m re cit ing a (F9)poem.

(Bb9)Owls go by, and they (Fm7)give me the eye,

(Fm7)walk in’ my ba by back (Eb)home.

We (Gm)stop for a while, she (C7)gives me a smile and (Eb)snug gles her head to my (D7sus)chest.

We (Gm)start in to pet, and (C7)that’s when I get

her tal cum all (Bb9)o ver my vest.

(Eb)Af ter I kind a (Ebmaj7)straight en my tie,

(Ebmaj7)she has to bor row my (F9)comb.

(Bb9)One kiss, then I con (Fm7)tin ue a gain,

(Fm7)walk in’ my ba by back (Eb)home.

(Eb)Gee!

It’s great, af ter (Ebmaj7)be in’ out late,

(Ebmaj7)walk in’ my ba by back (F9)home.

(Bb9)Arm in arm, o ver (Fm7)mead ow and farm,

(Fm7)walk in’ my ba by back (Eb)home.

(Eb)We go ’long har mo (Ebmaj7)niz in’ a song,

(Ebmaj7)or I’m re cit ing a (F9)poem.

(Bb9)Owls go by, and they (Fm7)give me the eye,

(Fm7)walk in’ my ba by back (Eb)home.

She’s (Gm)’fraid of the dark, so (C7)I have to park out (Eb)side of her door till it’s (D7sus)light.

She (Gm)says if I try to (C7)kiss her, she’ll cry.

I dry her tears (Bb9)all through the night.

(Eb)Hand in hand to a (Ebmaj7)bar be cue stand,

(Ebmaj7)right from her door way we (F9)roam.

(Bb9)Eats!

and then it’s a (Fm7)pleas ure a gain,

(Fm7)walk in’ my ba by back (Eb)home.

(Eb)home.

Walkin' My Baby Back Home by Nat King Cole — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Walkin' My Baby Back Home by Nat King Cole 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 Ab 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 "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" 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 "Walkin' My Baby Back Home"?
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.