Where Did My Baby Go

by John Legend

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Dee (Em7)ooh,

dee (G)ooh.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I won der where she (Am7)ran off to.

(G)I miss my ba by so.

I’m call ing but I (Am7)can’t get to through.

Please tell that (E7)girl if you meet her

that some one’s (F9)long ing to see her.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I wish that she would (Am7)get back soon,

(F9)get back soon.

I’m (G)search ing for the (Em7)lov er I knew.

(G)Have you seen her?

(Em7)Where did she go?

n’t (Am7)Feels like I’ve just (C)lost my on ly friend.

(G)Flames sub sid I ed, (Em7)col ors fad ed.

(G)Love just got so (Em7)com pli cat ed.

(Am7)Wish that I on could so (C)see her smile a gain.

So if you (B)see her (E7)out there, tell her (Am7)I’m still (C)here

wait ing (B)for the (E7)day when she will (Am7)re ap (C)pear.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I won der where she (Am7)ran off to.

(G)I miss my ba by so.

Just what am I sup (Am7)posed get to do?

Please tell that (E7)girl if you meet her

that some one’s (F9)long ing to see her.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I wish that she would (Am7)get back soon,

(F9)get back soon.

I’m (G)May be I was (Em7)wrong and I ig (G)nored her for too (Em7)long and I did n’t (Am7)e ven no tice (C)when she slipped a way.

(G)May be while I lay (Em7)fast a sleep, then (G)out in to the (Em7)night she creeps.

I’ll (Am7)leave the light on could so (C)she’ll come back some day.

Oh, if you (B)see her (E7)out there, tell her (Am7)it’s not (C)fair,

and that (B)life’s just (E7)not when she will (Am7)re ap (C)pear.

the same when she’s not (D)here.

Get back soon.

Get back soon.

Oh,

oh,

oh.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I won der where she (Am7)ran off to.

(G)I miss my ba by so.

Just what am I sup (Am7)posed to do?

Please tell that (E7)girl if you meet her

that some one’s (F9)long ing to see her.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I wish that she would (Am7)get back soon,

(F9)get back soon.

Get back soon.

Get back soon.

Get back soon.

Where Did My Baby Go by John Legend — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Where Did My Baby Go” by John Legend 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 G 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 "Where Did My Baby Go" 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 "Where Did My Baby Go"?
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.