Baby, Oh Where Can You Be - Fats Waller

Baby, Oh Where Can You Be

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D G D A7
Ev'rywhere I see a pair
D F#7 B7
Like lovebirds up in a tree
Em7 A7 Edim A7 D F#m Gdim Em7 A7
Baby, oh where can you be? I need you
D G D A7
Moon above, it's time for love
D F#7 B7
For ev'rybody but me
Em7 A7 G Em7 D G Edim D
Baby, oh where can you be
Edum B7 B7/F# Cdim B7
It seems that each little breeze sighs through the trees
B7 Cdim B7 B7/F#
Tellin' me "Don't be blue"
E7 Bm5-/7 E7 Bm5-/7
Stars sympathize; guess they are wise
E7 Bm5-/7 E7 A7
They kind of miss you, too
D G D A7
Nights like this don't hold much bliss
D F#7 B7
For one as lonely as me
Em7 A7 G Em7 D
Baby, oh where can you be

How to play Baby, Oh Where Can You Be

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. 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.

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