When (G6)my friends ma told me you had some one new,
I did n’t be lieve a sin gle (Em7)word was (D)true.
I (G6)showed them all I had faith in you.
(Em7)I
just (Am7)kept on (D11)say ing, (Gmaj9)“Oh (G6)no, not my
ba by;
oh (Em7)no, not my sweet (D11)ba by.”
You’re not like those
oth er guys
who (Bm7)lead you (Em7)on
and (Am7)tell you (D11)lies.
(G6)My ma ma told me when had ru mors spread
there’s truth some be where, and I should (Em7)use my (D)head.
But (G6)I did n’t ten to faith she said.
(Em7)I
just (Am7)kept on (D11)say ing, (Gmaj9)“Oh (G6)no, not my
ba by;
oh (Em7)no, not my sweet (D11)ba by.”
You’re not like those
oth er boys
who (Bm7)play with (Em7)hearts
like (Am7)tell you (D11)lies.
(Am7)they were (Bm7)toys.
(G6)You and I, we got a spe cial thing;
go to geth er just like (Em7)sum mer and (D9)spring.
And (G6)they’re all jeal ous of the (Am7)love you bring.
And (Em7)I’m
gon na (Am7)keep on (D11)say ing, (Gmaj9)“Oh (G6)no, not my
ba by;
oh (Em7)no, not my sweet (D11)ba by.
(Gmaj9)“Oh (G6)no, not my
ba by;
oh (Em7)no, not my sweet (D11)ba by.
(Gmaj9)Oh no.”
Oh No, Not My Baby by Carole King
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Oh No, Not My Baby" in?
- "Oh No, Not My Baby" by Carole King is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Oh No, Not My Baby" 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 "Oh No, Not My Baby" 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.
- What chords are used in "Oh No, Not My Baby"?
- This arrangement of "Oh No, Not My Baby" uses 10 chords: Am7, Bm7, Cmaj7, D, D9, Ddom, Em7, G, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Oh No, Not My Baby" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
- Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.