Take Good Care Of My Baby
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Intro: B F# A E B F# A E
B F# A B
As I look out through my window, I can see the morning dew
B F# A E
And the people seem so happy. I wish that I could too
A G#m F# E
My life's become so gloom, so gloom, so gloom
B F# A B
If you get a good woman, be sure to treat her right
B F# A E
Or someone else will take her away from you one night
A G#m F# E
From arms that held her tight, held her tight, held her tight
B F# A B
Take good care of my baby, that's all I ask of you
B F# A B
Take good care of my baby and then I won't feel blue
A G#m F# E
No matter what you do, what you do, what you do
Intro: B F# A B B F# A E
B F# A B
I think I've learned my lesson, but now the time's too late
B F# A E
Someone else has got my baby, someone else is feeling great
A G#m F# E
I sit all day and wait, sit and wait, sit and wait
B F# A B
As I think about the good times, feel tears come to my eye
B F# A E
Times when I could make her happy, just to be around by my side
A G#m F# E
Try to make you realize, realize, realize
B F# A B
Take good care of my baby, that's all I ask of you
B F# A B
Take good care of my baby and then I won't feel blue
B F# A B
Take good care of my baby, that's all I ask of you
B F# A B
Take good care of my baby and then I won't feel blue
How to play Take Good Care Of My Baby
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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.