Baby, I'm-a Want You

by Bread
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Lyrics

(Ab)Ba by, I’m a want you.

(Bbm)Ba by, I’m a need you.

You’re the on ly one I care e nough to hurt a bout.

(Bbm7)May be I’m a cra zy,

but I just can’t live with out

your (Ab)lov in’ and af fec tion,

(Bbm)giv in’ me di rec tion,

like a guid ing light to help me through my dark est ho ur.

(Bbm7)Late ly, I’m a pray in’

that you’ll al ways be a stay in’ be side me.

(Cm7)Used to be my life was just e mo tions (Eb)pass (Db)ing by,

(Cm7)feel ing all the while and nev er real ly (Eb)know (Db)ing why.

(Bbm7)Late ly, I’m a pray in’

that you’ll al ways be a stay in’ be side me.

(Cm7)Used to be my life was just e mo tions (Eb)pass (Db)ing by.

(Cm7)Then you came a long and made me laugh and (Eb)made (Db)me cry.

(F7)You taught (Bbm)me (Db)why.

(Ab)Ba by, I’m a want you

(Bbm)Ba by, I’m a need you.

Oh, it took so long to find you, ba by.

Ba by, I’m a want you.

(Bbm)Ba by, I’m a need you.

Baby, I'm-a Want You — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Baby, I'm-a Want You" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Db, 70 BPM.

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

About “Baby, I'm-a Want You

Why does "Baby, I'm-a Want You" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Baby, I'm-a Want You".
What key is "Baby, I'm-a Want You" by Bread played in?
Baby, I'm-a Want You is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Baby, I'm-a Want You"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Baby, I'm-a Want You" 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, I'm-a Want You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Baby, I'm-a Want You"?
"Baby, I'm-a Want You" was originally performed by Bread. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Baby, I'm-a Want You"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Bbm, Bbm7, C, Cm7, Db, +3 more.
What other songs by Bread can I play here?
Try "EVERYTHING I OWN", "IT DON'T MATTER TO ME", "MAKE IT WITH YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Baby, I'm-a Want You"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Baby, I'm-a Want You".
Can I see all the notes in "Baby, I'm-a Want You"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Db at 70 BPM.

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