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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Baby" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Baby" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Baby" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Baby" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Baby" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Baby"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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