Ooo Baby Baby

by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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Lyrics

(Bm7)Ooo,

la, la, la, (C)la,

I did you (Gmaj7)wrong;

my heart went out to (Am7)play,

and in the game, on I (Bm7)lost you.

What a price to (Am7)pay!

I’m (D7)cry in’.

Ooo,

ba by, (Am7)ba by.

Ooo,

ba by, (Am7)ba by.

Mis

(Gmaj7)takes,

I know I’ve made a (Am7)few,

and but I’m game, on ly (Bm7)hu man; you’ve made mis takes, (Am7)too!

I’m (D7)cry in’.

Ooo,

ba by, (Am7)ba by.

Ooo,

ba by, (Am7)ba by.

Mis

(Am7)ba by.

Ooo, Ooo,

ba by, (Am7)ba by.

Ooo,

Ooo, ooo,

ba by, (Am7)ba by,

I’m just a (Bm7)bout at

the end of my (D11)rope.

But I can’t stop (Bm7)try in’,

I can’t give up (D11)hope

’cause I feel

one day I’ll hold you (Am7)near.

Whis per I still (Bm7)love you un til that day is (Am7)here.

Ooo,

I’m (Am7)ba by.

Ooo.

Ooo Baby Baby — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Ooo Baby 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, 70 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with extended chord shapes — you'll encounter Gmaj7, Gmaj9, and Am7, which sound lush but sit naturally under your right hand once you find the positions.

At 70 BPM the tempo is forgiving, so use that space to really listen to each chord change rather than rushing ahead.

Your left hand holds a pedal bass pattern, meaning you'll often sustain or repeat the same low note while your right hand moves through different voicings above it — keep that left hand relaxed and steady, almost on autopilot.

The trickiest moment for most students is the shift from Gmaj9 into Am7; practice just that two-chord transition slowly until it feels automatic.

I'd suggest learning hands separately first, locking in the left-hand pedal until it's effortless, then layering the right hand on top.

Loop the verse section a few times before tackling the whole piece.

This is the song that'll train your ear to hear how major seventh and ninth chords color a simple pop progression — once you internalize that warmth, you'll recognize it everywhere.

About “Ooo Baby Baby

Why does "Ooo Baby 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 "Ooo Baby Baby".
What key is "Ooo Baby Baby" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles played in?
Ooo Baby 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 "Ooo Baby Baby"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ooo Baby 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 "Ooo Baby Baby"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ooo Baby Baby"?
"Ooo Baby Baby" was originally performed by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ooo Baby Baby"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, D7, Ddom, G, Gmaj7, Gmaj9.
What other songs by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles can I play here?
Try "YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME", "THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS", "I SECOND THAT EMOTION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Ooo Baby 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 "Ooo Baby Baby".
Can I see all the notes in "Ooo Baby 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 70 BPM.

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