Oh No, Not My Baby

by Carole King
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Oh No, Not My Baby" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Oh No, Not My Baby”

Why does "Oh No, Not My Baby" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Oh No, Not My Baby".
What key is "Oh No, Not My Baby" by Carole King played in?
Oh No, Not My Baby is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Oh No, Not My Baby"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Oh No, Not My Baby" 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 "Oh No, Not My Baby"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Oh No, Not My Baby"?
"Oh No, Not My Baby" was originally performed by Carole King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Oh No, Not My Baby"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am7, Bm7, Cmaj7, D, D9, Ddom, Em7, G, +2 more.
What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Oh No, Not My Baby"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Oh No, Not My Baby".
Can I see all the notes in "Oh No, Not My Baby"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 80 BPM.