View chords used in this chart
Intro:
first bar of chorus riff (w/tremolo); 1-bar drum fill
chorus riff [2X] w/band:
(B) (F#)
v v v v v v v v
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Chorus:
B F#
Come back
B F#
Baby, come back
B F#
Baby, come back
B F#
Baby, come back
Verse 1:
(F#)
v v v v v v v v
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(2)-(2)----------|-2---2---2---2---
F#
This is the first time [unintelligible] today
That you have run away
I'm asking you for the first time
Love me [unintelligible] stay (all right)
Hey (all right)
Hey (all right!)
Hey, yeah
[repeat chorus]
Verse 2:
There ain't no use in you crying
'Cause I'm more hurt than you
I shoulda not been out flirting
But now my love is true
Ooh (all right)
Ooh (OK!)
Ooh, yeah
[repeat chorus]
Verse 3:
Come back, baby, don't you leave me
Baby, baby, please don't go
Oh, won't you give me a second chance
Baby, I love you so (all right)
Oh (oh, yeah)
Oh [unintelligible]
Oh, yeah
Coda:
B F# (repeat as per chorus)
Come back
I said baby, come back
I said baby, come back
Oh won't you please come back
Oh won't you please come back [continue to fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Baby Come Back
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.