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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Oh No, Not My Baby" 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 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”

Can I play "Oh No, Not My Baby" 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 "Oh No, Not My Baby" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Oh No, Not My Baby"?
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. "Oh No, Not My Baby" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Oh No, Not My Baby"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Oh No, Not My Baby" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.