There Goes My Baby

by The Drifters
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Lyrics

There goes my ba by

mov in’ on down the line,

won der in’ where,

won der in’ where,

won der in’ where (Dm7)she is bound.

I broke her heart

and made her cry.

Now I’m a lone,

so all a lone.

What can I do?

What can I (G7)do?

There goes my ba by.

There goes my ba by.

There goes my ba by.

There she goes.

(Dm7)Yes, I (G7)wan na know did she (C)love me?

Did she real ly (Am)love me?

Was she just (Dm7)play ing

me for a (G7)fool?

I won der why she (C)left me.

Why did she ly (Am)leave me

so all a (Dm7)lone, ing

so all a (G7)fool?

I won der why she (G7)lone?

(Dm7)I was (G7)gon na tell her that I (C)love her

and that I (Am)need her

be side my (Dm7)side

to be my guide.

I wan na (Dm7)know, (G7)where is (C)my,

where is my (Am)ba by?

I want my (Dm7)ba by,

I need my ba (G7)by, (Dm7)yes.

Oh,

oh,

(G7)oh.

There Goes My Baby — Simple Sheet Music

"There Goes My Baby" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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About “There Goes My Baby”

What key is "There Goes My Baby" by The Drifters played in?
There Goes My 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 "There Goes My Baby"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "There Goes 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 "There Goes My Baby"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "There Goes My Baby"?
"There Goes My Baby" was originally performed by The Drifters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "There Goes My Baby"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, C6, Dm7, G7.
What other songs by The Drifters can I play here?
Try "UNDER THE BOARDWALK", "LIKE SISTER AND BROTHER", "SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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