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(F9)I’ve an a (Bb7aug)gree ab le (Ebmaj7)ba (Eb6)by (F9)likes ev ery (Bb7aug)thing that I (Ebmaj7)do,
(Ab)dan ces most ev ery night, (Eb)mov ies are her de light, (Cm)I sort a go for them (Gm)too,
but when (C)mov ies and dan ces (Faug)are (Bb)done,
(C7)that’s when I have real (Bb11)fun.
(Eb)Gee, it’s (Eb6)great af ter (Ebmaj7)be in’ out late,
(Ebmaj7)walk in’ my (Eb6)ba by back (F9)home,
(Bb7)arm in arm, ov er (Fm7)mea dow and farm,
(Fm7)walk in’ my ba by back (Eb)home.
(Eb)We go (Eb6)’long har mon (Ebmaj7)iz in’ a song,
(Ebmaj7)or I’m re (Eb6)cit ing a (F9)poem,
(Bb7)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)give me a smile, and (Eb)snug gles her head to my (D7sus4)chest,
we (Gm)start in to pet, and (C7)that’s when I get
her pow der all (Bb7)ov er my vest.
(Eb)Af ter I kind a (Ebmaj7)straight en my tie,
(Ebmaj7)she has to bor row my (F9)comb,
(Bb7)one kiss, (Bb13)then I con (Fm7)tin ue a gain,
(Fm7)walk in’ my ba by back (Eb)home.
(Bb7)she’s so sweet that I’ve (Fm7)worn out my feet,
(Eb)Some girls (Eb6)fuss if you (Ebmaj7)don’t take bus,
(Ebmaj7)she does ’nt (Eb6)care if we (F9)roam,
(Bb7)she don’t strike ’cause she (Fm7)knows that I like,
What (Gm)ev er I do my (C7)ba by does too, for (Eb)she’s that af fec tion ate (D7sus4)kind,
the (Gm)cold wind may blow, her (C7)knews they may show,
but some how she (Bb7)don’t seem to mind.
(Eb)When it rains, well she (Ebmaj7)nev er com plains,
(Ebmaj7)she’s got a pain in her (F9)dome,
(Bb7)I get (Bb13)’flu ’cause I’m (Fm7)al ways wet through,
(Eb)home.
(Eb)home.
Walkin' My Baby Back Home — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" by Nat King Cole in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Ab, 112 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Walkin' My Baby Back Home”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" by Nat King Cole in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 112 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 "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" 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 "Walkin' My Baby Back Home"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Walkin' My Baby Back Home", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" 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 "Walkin' My Baby Back Home"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Walkin' My Baby Back Home"?
- "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" was originally performed by Nat King Cole. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Nat King Cole are available?
- Other accompaniments by Nat King Cole: "Ramblin' Rose". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Walkin' My Baby Back Home by Nat King Cole, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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