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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Baby, I'm-a Want You" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Baby, I'm-a Want You"?
- 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, 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 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, I'm-a Want You". Key of Ab, 70 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.