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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Baby, I'm-a Want You" by Bread: 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 Ab, 70 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, 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 Ab 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 there a karaoke version of "Baby, I'm-a Want You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Baby, I'm-a Want You" by Bread. 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, I'm-a Want You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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, I'm-a Want You" 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.