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(C)Right be fore my (Dm7)ver (C7)y eyes
I (C)thought that you were (Dm7)on (C7)ly fak in’ it,
and (C)like be fore my (Dm7)heart (C7)was tak in’ it.
(Bb)Ba by, what a big (C)sur (F)prise;
(Bb)right be fore my ver (C)y (F)eyes, oh, oh, oh, (Bb)oh.
(C)Yes ter day it (Dm7)seemed (C7)to me
my (C)life was noth ing (Dm7)more (C7)than wast ed time,
but (C)here to day you (Dm7)soft (C7)ly changed my mind.
(Bb)Ba by, what a big (C)sur (F)prise;
(Bb)right be fore my ver (C)y (F)eyes, oh, oh, oh, (Bb)oh.
(Eb)oh,
oh, (Bb)oh.
Just to be a lone was a (G)lit tle more than I could (C)take,
then you (G)came to stay.
Hold me in the morn ing, (G)love me in the af ter (C)noon.
Help me (G)find my
hey, (G)yeah.
(C)Now and then just (Dm7)like (C7)be fore
I (C)think a bout the (Dm7)love (C7)I’ve thrown a way,
but (C)now it does n’t (Dm7)mat (C7)ter an y way.
(Bb)Ba by, what a big (C)sur (F)prise;
(Bb)right be fore my ver (C)y (F)eyes, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(Bb)Ba by, what a big (C)sur (F)prise;
(Bb)right be fore my ver (C)y (F)eyes, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Ba by, what a big (C)sur (F)prise!
Baby What A Big Surprise — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Baby What A Big Surprise" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 76 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Baby What A Big Surprise”
- Can I play "Baby What A Big Surprise" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Baby What A Big Surprise" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Baby What A Big Surprise" by Chicago played in?
- Baby What A Big Surprise is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Baby What A Big Surprise"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Baby What A Big Surprise" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Baby What A Big Surprise"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Baby What A Big Surprise"?
- "Baby What A Big Surprise" was originally performed by Chicago. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Chicago can I play here?
- Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "LOOK AWAY", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Baby What A Big Surprise"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Baby What A Big Surprise" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Baby What A Big Surprise"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Baby What A Big Surprise" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.