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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" by Nat King Cole: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 112 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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”
- Can I sing "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" by Nat King Cole in?
- The backing track is in Eb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" by Nat King Cole. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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