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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Baby" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Baby"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Baby". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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