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Well, now it (F)takes more
than a rob in
to make the win ter go;
and it (Bb7)takes two lips of fire
to (F)melt a way the snow.
Well, it (C7)takes two hearts a cook in’
to (C7)make a fire grow,
and, ba by,
(C7)you’ve got what it takes.
You know it (F7)takes
a lot of kiss in’
to make a ro mance sweet.
Ooh, it (Bb7)takes
a lot of lov in’
to (F7)make my life com plete;
and it (C7)takes a lot of (Bb7)wom an
to (C7)knock me off my feet,
and, ba by,
(C7)you’ve
got what it (F)takes.
I say (Bb7)mm,
uh huh huh, (Bb7)mm,
you (C7)know you’ve got just what it takes.
Be cause it (F)takes more
than an (F7)ef fort
to stay a way from you.
It takes (Bb7)more
than a life time
to (F)prove that I’ll be true;
but it (C7)takes
some bod y (Bb7)spe cial
to (C7)make me say, “I do,”
and, ba by,
you’ve got what it takes.
Well, now it (F)takes more
than a rob in
to make the win ter go;
and it (Bb7)takes two lips of fire
to (F)melt a way the snow.
Well, it (C7)takes two hearts a cook in’
to (C7)make a fire grow,
and, ba by,
(C7)you’ve got what it takes.
You know it (F7)takes
a lot of kiss in’
to make a ro mance sweet.
Ooh, it (Bb7)takes
a lot of lov in’
to (F7)make my life com plete;
and it (C7)takes a lot of (Bb7)wom an
to (C7)knock me off my feet,
and, ba by,
(C7)you’ve
got what it (F)takes.
I say (Bb7)mm,
uh huh huh, (Bb7)mm,
you (C7)know you’ve got just what it takes.
Be cause it (F)takes more
than an (F7)ef fort
to stay a way from you.
It takes (Bb7)more
than a life time
to (F)prove that I’ll be true;
but it (C7)takes some bod y (Bb7)spe cial
to (C7)make me say, “I do,”
and, ba by,
you’ve got what it takes.
Well, now it
Baby — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Baby" by Dinah Washington: 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 Bb, 100 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 “Baby”
- What key is "Baby" by Dinah Washington played in?
- Baby is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Baby"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Baby" 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 "Baby"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Baby"?
- "Baby" was originally performed by Dinah Washington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Baby"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb7, Bbdom, C7, F, F7, F9.
- What other songs by Dinah Washington can I play here?
- Try "Manhattan". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Baby" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Baby" by Dinah Washington. 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 "Baby" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Baby" 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.