Babe
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Babe
Performed by STYX
Verse 1:
D6
Babe I'm leaving I must be on my way
Em7 G/A A
The time is drawing near
D6
My train is going I see it in your eyes
Em7 G/A A
The love beneath your tears
Bm Gmaj7 A
But I'll be lonely without you
Gmaj7 A G/A A
And I'll need your love to see me through
D6
So please believe me my heart is in your hand and
Em7 G/A D6
I'll be missing you
Chorus:
G/A A A/D D A
'Cause you know it's you babe
G/D
Whenever I get weary
Bm A
And I've had enough
Bm A
Feel like giving up
D A/D
You know it's you babe
G/D
Giving me the courage
Bm A
And the strength I need
Bm A Gmaj7
Please believe that it's true
D6 Em7 D6 G/A A
Babe, I love you
Instrumental
Chorus
Verse 2:
D6
Babe, I'm leaving, I'll say it once again
Em7 G/A A
And somehow try to smile
D6
I know the feeling we're trying to forget
Em7 G/A A
If only for a while
Bm Gmaj7 A
'Cause I'll be lonely without you
Gmaj7 A G/A A
And I'll need your love to see me through
D6
But believe me, my heart is in your hands
Em7 G/A D6
'Cause I'll be missing you
Em7 D6
Babe, I love you
Em7 D6
Babe, I love you
G/A D6
Oooh, ooh, babe
How to play Babe
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D6. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.