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CAPO: 3
 
verse 1
C
Be my baby, be my baby
G
Be my baby now
C
Be my baby, be my baby
G
Be my baby now
 
verse 2
C G
There’s no one in the world that's gonna harm you, baby
C G C
Or lead you down the garden path
G C
With my own two loving arms all around you
 
[Refrão]
Am C
I don’t know why I live at home
F D7
I don’t know why I sleep alone
G C
I’m hoping you’ve no objection
G C
To being the object of my affection
G
I could keep you warm
C G C
With my own two loving arms all around you
 
verse 3
 
Be my baby, we’ll go crazy
G
Dance by the light of the moon
C
Be my baby and please this lady
G
Please this lady soon
 
verse 4
C G
When the moon’s not bright and the stars aren’t right
C G
And the sky is making you blue
C G C
Remember that only good could surround you
 
[Refrão]
Am C
I don’t know why I live at home
F D7
I don’t know why I sleep alone
G C
I’m hoping you’ve no objection
G C
To being the object of my affection
G
I could keep you warm
C G C
With my own two loving arms all around you
 
Instrumental: C G C G C G C G C G
 
[Refrão]
Am C
I don’t know why I live at home
F D7
I don’t know why I sleep alone
G C
I’m hoping you’ve no objection
G C
To being the object of my affection
G
I could keep you warm
C G C
With my own two loving arms all around you
 
Verse 5
C
Be my baby, be my baby
G
Be my baby now
Am Dm
Be my baby, be my baby
C G C
Be my baby, be my baby now
G C
Be my baby now
G C
Be my baby now

How to play Be My Baby

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 C. 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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