Where Did My Baby Go

by John Legend
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Lyrics

Dee (Em7)ooh,

dee (G)ooh.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I won der where she (Am7)ran off to.

(G)I miss my ba by so.

I’m call ing but I (Am7)can’t get to through.

Please tell that (E7)girl if you meet her

that some one’s (F9)long ing to see her.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I wish that she would (Am7)get back soon,

(F9)get back soon.

I’m (G)search ing for the (Em7)lov er I knew.

(G)Have you seen her?

(Em7)Where did she go?

n’t (Am7)Feels like I’ve just (C)lost my on ly friend.

(G)Flames sub sid I ed, (Em7)col ors fad ed.

(G)Love just got so (Em7)com pli cat ed.

(Am7)Wish that I on so (C)see her smile a gain.

So if you (B)see her (E7)out there, tell her (Am7)I’m still (C)here

wait ing (B)for the (E7)day when she will (Am7)re ap (C)pear.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I won der where she (Am7)ran off to.

(G)I miss my ba by so.

Just what am I sup (Am7)posed get to do?

Please tell that (E7)girl if you meet her

that some one’s (F9)long ing to see her.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I wish that she would (Am7)get back soon,

(F9)get back soon.

I’m (G)May be I was (Em7)wrong and I ig (G)nored her for too (Em7)long and I did n’t (Am7)e ven no tice (C)when she slipped a way.

(G)May be while I lay (Em7)fast a sleep, then (G)out in to the (Em7)night she creeps.

I’ll (Am7)leave the light on so (C)she’ll come back some day.

Oh, if you (B)see her (E7)out there, tell her (Am7)it’s not (C)fair,

and that (B)life’s just (E7)not when she will (Am7)re ap (C)pear.

the same when she’s not (D)here.

Get back soon.

Get back soon.

Oh,

oh,

oh.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I won der where she (Am7)ran off to.

(G)I miss my ba by so.

Just what am I sup (Am7)posed to do?

Please tell that (E7)girl if you meet her

that some one’s (F9)long ing to see her.

(G)Where did my ba by go?

I wish that she would (Am7)get back soon,

(F9)get back soon.

Get back soon.

Get back soon.

Get back soon.

Where Did My Baby Go — Simple Sheet Music

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"Where Did My Baby Go" 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Where Did My Baby Go”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Where Did My Baby Go"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Where Did My Baby Go" by John Legend played in?
Where Did My Baby Go 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 "Where Did My Baby Go"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Where Did My Baby Go" 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 "Where Did My Baby Go"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Where Did My Baby Go"?
"Where Did My Baby Go" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Where Did My Baby Go"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, D, D7, Dsus4, E7, Em7, +3 more.
What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Where Did My Baby Go". Key of G, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.