Baby's In Black

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Oh, dear, (G7)what can I do?

(F7)Ba by’s in black and (G)I’m feel ing blue.

Tell me (C)oh, (F)what can I (C)do?

(C)She

thinks of him

and (C7)so she dress es in (F)black

and though he’ll nev er come (C)back, (G7)she’s dressed in (C)black.

Oh, dear, (G7)what can I do?

(F7)Ba by’s in black and (G)I’m feel ing blue.

Tell me (C)oh, (F)what can I (C)do?

(C)I

think of her

but (C7)she thinks on ly of (F)him,

and though it’s on ly a (C)whim, (G7)she thinks of (C)him.

(Am)Oh, how (D7)long will it take (F)till she (G7)sees the mis take she has (C)made?

Dear, (G7)what can I do?

(F7)Ba by’s in black and (G7)I’m feel ing blue.

Tell me (C)oh, (F)what can I (C)do?

(C)She

thinks of him

and (C7)so she dress es in (F)black

and though he’ll nev er come (C)back, (G7)she’s dressed in (C)black.

Oh, dear, (G7)what can I do?

(F7)Ba by’s in black and (G7)I’m feel ing blue.

Tell me (C)oh, (F)what can I (C)do?

Baby's In Black by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Baby's In Black”

What key is "Baby's In Black" in?
"Baby's In Black" by The Beatles is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Baby's In Black" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Baby's In Black" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Baby's In Black" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.