Written by Bobby Troup
Intro: Bb7 Ab7 Gm7 Db6 C6 Gbdim F6 Abm7 G7 Cm6 F6 Ab7 A7 Bb7 Once I had a gal, Eb9 As sweet as she could be Bb7 Once I had a gal Fm7 Bbm And she was right for me Eb9 Kinda sandy hair eyes so soft and blue B7M Cm7 That you couldn't help but care Dm7 G7 When she looked at you Cm9 She called me "baby" F9-/13 Bb13 "Baby", all the time Bb7 She said, "Baby, can't you see Eb9 "Baby, understand Bb7 "Baby, you're for me B13 Won't you take my hand" Eb9 But I pushed her away wouldn't let her near Bb7M Cm7 Pushed her far away Dm7 G7 Now I'm wishing I could hear him Cm9 F9-/13 Bb13 Call me "Baby” "Baby", all the time Interlude: Db C Bb F G Ab G F F13 Bb7 It's so lonely through the day Eb9 Lonely through the night Bb7 Lonely, lonely hours Fm7 Bb13 Without that gal I held so tight Eb9 Lord, I pray that you will listen to my plea Bb7M Cm7 Keep her close to you Dm7 G7 So she'll come back to me Cm9 And call me "Baby" F9-/13 Bb13 "Baby", all the time F9-/13 Bb13 "Baby", all the time
See also: Bobby Mcferrin - Don't worry, be happy |
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