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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Baby What A Big Surprise" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Baby What A Big Surprise"?
- 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 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.
- 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 What A Big Surprise". Key of C, 76 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.