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(F)I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to think a bout (Gm)mon ey
(Gm)or what it (F)can buy,
(F)and I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to sit down (Gm)and won (F)der at what (Gm)make the bird (F)ies fly.
(Am)I don’t have time to think a bout what (Am)makes the flow ers (Bbmaj7)grow,
(Am)ain’t nev er give it a thought
to where (Gm7)riv ers (F)flow.
Ain’t got (Gm7)time for noth (F)in’ else.
I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to dis cuss the (Gm)weath er, or know what’s go (F)ing (Gm7)on,
(F)and I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to do no stud (Gm)y ing
once (Gm)I get out (F)of (Gm7)class.
(F)And (Am)I’m just a (Bbmaj7)fel low
with a (Am)one track (Bbmaj7)mind,
and when it (Am)comes to think in’ a bout (Bbmaj7)an y thing but my ba by, I just don’t (Gm)have (F)time.
(F)Ain’t got (Gm7)time for noth (F)in’ else.
I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to read a news (Gm)pa per or look (Gm)at (F)T V.
(F)’Cause I’m not con (Gm)cerned with what (F)the fu ture (Gm)holds
in (Gm)store (F)for me.
(Am)I’m
(Asus)just a got (Gm7)time for noth (F)in’ else.
Too Busy Thinking About My Baby — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" by Marvin Gaye: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby”
- What key is "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" by Marvin Gaye played in?
- Too Busy Thinking About My Baby is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"?
- "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" was originally performed by Marvin Gaye. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Asus4, Bbmaj7, F, Gm, Gm7.
- What other songs by Marvin Gaye can I play here?
- Try "LET'S GET IT ON", "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" by Marvin Gaye. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.