My Baby Just Cares For Me

by Nina Simone
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Lyrics

My ba by don’t (D6)care for shows,

my ba by don’t (D6)care for (Bm7)clothes,

my (D6)ba by just cares

for me.

My ba by don’t care for

cars and ra ces,

my ba by don’t care for

high tone pla ces.

Liz Tay lor is not his style,

and e ven (D6)La na Tur ner’s smile

some thing he can't see.

My ba by don’t care

who (G7)knows (F#7)it,

my ba by just cares

for me.

My ba by,

my ba by (D)don’t (A6)care for shows,

and (D6)he don’t e ven care for clothes,

he cares

for me.

My ba by don’t care

for cars and a ra ces,

ba

by don’t care for

(CN.C.)he don’t care for high tone pla ces.

(A6)Liz Tay lor is (D6)not his style,

and e ven Lib e ra ce’s smile

some thing

he can’t see,

is some thing he can’t see.

I won der what’s wrong

with ba

by,

my ba by just cares for,

my (C#m7)ba by just cares for,

my ba by just cares

for me.

My Baby Just Cares For Me — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "My Baby Just Cares For Me" by Nina Simone: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 116 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “My Baby Just Cares For Me

What key is the piano accompaniment for "My Baby Just Cares For Me" by Nina Simone in?
The backing track is in A at 116 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "My Baby Just Cares For Me" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "My Baby Just Cares For Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "My Baby Just Cares For Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "My Baby Just Cares For Me" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "My Baby Just Cares For Me"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "My Baby Just Cares For Me"?
"My Baby Just Cares For Me" was originally performed by Nina Simone. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Nina Simone are available?
Other accompaniments by Nina Simone: "Ain't Got No - I Got Life", "Don't Explain", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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