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Ba by, oh ba by,
I love to call to you ba by.
Ba by, oh ba by, how I love for you to call me ba by.
When you squeeze
me real tight,
you and you make a ture the wrong things (Db)right.
And I can’t stop lov ing can’t you, it.
and I won’t stop want ing you.
Ba by, oh ba by,
you look so good to me, ba by.
Ba by, oh ba by, how you are so good to me, me ba by.
Just one look
in your eyes
you know my make a the the goes sky (Db)high.
And I weep for you and can’t help it.
and I won’t stop want ing you.
Ba You know I real ly don’t (Bb7)want to help it.
(Eb)B A B Y, (Db)ba (D)by, (Eb)B A B Y, (Db)ba (D)by.
When ev er the sun don’t shine,
you (Gm)throw out the (F)life line.
Then I get real close to you, and (F)your sweet (Gm)kiss es (Bb)see me through.
I said, ba and I won’t stop want ing you.
Ba by, oh ba by.
He’s so (A)sweet.
He’s my
(E)B A B Y, (D)ba (Eb)by.
I (E)like it, I like it, I like to call him (E)B A B Y, (D)ba (Eb)by, (E)B A B Y, (D)ba (Eb)by.
B-a-b-y — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "B-a-b-y" by Carla Thomas: 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, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “B-a-b-y”
- What key is "B-a-b-y" by Carla Thomas played in?
- B-a-b-y is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "B-a-b-y"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "B-a-b-y" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "B-a-b-y"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "B-a-b-y"?
- "B-a-b-y" was originally performed by Carla Thomas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "B-a-b-y"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bm7, +8 more.
- What other songs by Carla Thomas can I play here?
- Try "GEE WHIZ, IT'S CHRISTMAS", "GEE WHIZ". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "B-a-b-y" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "B-a-b-y" by Carla Thomas. 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 "B-a-b-y" 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 "B-a-b-y" 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.