Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me

by Mac Davis
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Lyrics

Girl, you’re a get tin’ that (D)look in your eyes;

and it’s start ing to wor touch ry (A)me.

But I ain’t read y for no (D)fam i ly ties;

no bod y’s gon na hur (A)ry me.

Just keep it (C#m7)friend ly, girl, ’cause I (F#m)tan don’t want to leave.

’Cause Don’t start cling ing to I me, girl; ’cause I can’t breathe.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (Bm)hooked on me.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (A)hooked on me.

’Cause I’ll just use you, then I’ll (Bm7)set you free.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (D)hooked on me.

Girl, you’re a hot blood ed (D)wom an, child, eyes;

and it’s warm ing where you’re touch ing (A)me.

But I can tell y by your (D)trem bl in’ smile;

you’re see ing way too much (A)of me.

Just Girl, don’t (C#m7)let your life get I (F#m)tan gled up with mine.

’Cause I’ll just leave you to I can’t take no cling in’ vine.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (Bm)hooked on me.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (A)hooked on me.

’Cause I’ll just use you, then I’ll (Bm7)set you free.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (D)hooked on me.

Girl, you’re get tin’ that (D)look in your eyes;

and it’s start ing to wor

ry (A)me.

I ain’t read y for no (D)fam i ly ties;

no bod y’s gon na hur (A)ry me.

Just keep it (C#m7)friend ly, girl, ’cause I don’t want to leave.

Don’t start cling ing to me, girl; ’cause I can’t breathe.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (Bm)hooked on me.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (A)hooked on me.

’Cause I’ll just use you, then I’ll (Bm7)set you free.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (D)hooked on me.

Girl, you’re get tin’ that (D)look in your eyes;

and it’s start ing to wor

ry (A)me.

I ain’t read y for no (D)fam i ly ties;

no bod y’s gon na hur (A)ry me.

Just keep it (C#m7)friend ly, girl, ’cause I don’t want to leave.

Don’t start cling ing to me, girl; ’cause I can’t breathe.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (Bm)hooked on me.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (A)hooked on me.

’Cause I’ll just use you, then I’ll (Bm7)set you free.

Ba by, ba by, don’t get (D)hooked on me.

Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" by Mac Davis: 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 A, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me”

What key is "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" by Mac Davis played in?
Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" 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 Don't Get Hooked On Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me"?
"Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" was originally performed by Mac Davis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C#m, C#m7, D, E7, F#m.
What other songs by Mac Davis can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE IN MUSIC". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" by Mac Davis. 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 Don't Get Hooked On Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 Don't Get Hooked On Me" 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.