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Babe, I’m leav in’.
I must be on my way.
The time is draw
ing (A7sus)near.
My train is go ing,
I see it in your eyes.
The love be neath
your (A7sus)tears.
But I’ll be lone ly with out
(A)you
and I’ll need your love to see me (A)through.
So please be lieve me,
my heart is in your hand
and (Em7)I’ll
be (A7sus)miss
ing (D6)you.
’Cause you (A7)know it’s (D)you,
(A)babe,
when (G)ev er I get wea ry and I’ve (Bm)had e (A)nough,
feel like (Bm)giv ing (A)up.
You know it’s (D)you,
(A)babe,
(G)giv ing me the cour age and the (Bm)strength I (A)need.
(Bm)Please be (A)lieve
that it’s (Gmaj7)true,
babe, I love (D6)you.
(Bb)Ah,
(Bb)ah,
(D)ah,
(D)ah,
(Bb)ah,
(Bb)ah,
(G)ah,
(A)ah,
(G)ah,
(A)ah, you know it’s
Babe, I’m leav in’.
I’ll say it once a gain
and some how try
to (A7sus)smile.
I know the feel ing
we’re try ing to for get
if on ly for
a (A7sus)while.
’Cause I’ll be lone ly with out
(A)you
and I’ll need your love to see me (A)through.
But please be lieve me,
my heart is in your hands,
’cause (Em7)I’ll
be (A7sus)miss
ing (D6)you.
Babe, I love you.
Babe, I love you,
ooh,
(A7)ooh, (D6)babe.
Babe — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Babe" by Styx: 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 D, 60 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 “Babe”
- What key is "Babe" by Styx played in?
- Babe is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Babe"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Babe" 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 "Babe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Babe"?
- "Babe" was originally performed by Styx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Babe"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, D, D6, +4 more.
- What other songs by Styx can I play here?
- Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Babe" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Babe" by Styx. 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 "Babe" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Babe" 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.