Pretty Baby

by Al Jolson
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry (G7)bod y loves a ba by, that’s why I’m in love with you, pret ty (C6)ba by,

pret ty ba by.

And I’d (G7)like to be your sis ter, broth er, dad and moth er, too, pret ty (C6)ba by, pret ty ba by.

Won’t you (C7)come and let me rock you in my (F)cra dle of love and we’ll (A7)cud dle all the (D7)time.

Oh, I want a lov in’ ba by and it might as well be you.

Pret ty (G7)ba by of (C)mine.

Ev ’ry (G7)bod y loves a ba by, that’s why I’m in love with you, pret ty (C6)ba by, pret ty ba by.

And I’d (G7)like to be your sis ter, broth er, dad and moth er, too, pret ty (C6)ba by, pret ty ba by.

Won’t you (C7)come and let me rock you in my (F)cra dle of love and we’ll (A7)cud dle all the (D7)time.

Oh, I want a lov in’ ba by and it might as well be you.

Pret ty (G7)ba by of (C)mine.

Ev ’ry (C)mine.

Pretty Baby — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Pretty 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 C, 100 BPM.

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

About “Pretty Baby”

Can I play "Pretty 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 "Pretty Baby" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Pretty Baby" by Al Jolson played in?
Pretty Baby is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pretty Baby"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Pretty 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 "Pretty Baby"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Pretty Baby"?
"Pretty Baby" was originally performed by Al Jolson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Al Jolson can I play here?
Try "I'M SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "ANNIVERSARY SONG", "MY MAMMY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Pretty 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. "Pretty Baby" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Pretty 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 "Pretty Baby" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.