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Babys In Black

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Baby’s In Black chords *
AOh Dear E7what can I do
DBaby's in black and E7I'm feeling blue?
Tell me Aoh Dwhat can I Ado?E  
AShe thinks of him
And A7so she dresses in Dblack
And though he'll never come Aback
E7She's dressed in Ablack
AOh Dear E7what can I do
DBaby's in black and E7I'm feeling blue?
Tell me Aoh Dwhat can I Ado?E  
AI think of her
But A7she thinks only of Dhim
And though it's only a Awhim
E7She thinks of Ahim
F#mOh how B7long will it take
DTill she E7sees the mistake she has Amade
Dear, E7what can I do
D7Baby's in black and E7I'm feeling blue
Tell me Aoh Dwhat can I Ado?E  
Solo
F#mOh how B7long will it take
DTill she E7sees the mistake she has Amade
Dear, E7what can I do
D7Baby's in black and E7I'm feeling blue
Tell me Aoh Dwhat can I Ado?E  
AShe thinks of him
And A7so she dresses in Dblack
And though he'll never come Aback
E7She's dressed in Ablack
AOh Dear E7what can I do
DBaby's in black And E7I'm feeling blue?
Tell me Aoh DWhat can I Ado?E  
Capo II
   A= G  
  E7= D7  
   D= C  
   E= D  
 F#m= Em  
  D7= C7  
  B7= A7  

All chords in this song (12)

The story behind the song

"Baby's in Black" is a poignant love lament for a grieving girl, noted for being more somber than many of the band's earlier works. Co-written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, it appeared on the 1964 albums Beatles for Sale and Beatles '65. The song features a relatively complex structure with a refrain, bridge, and guitar solo, blending "bluesy" chords with country-inspired vocals. It plays like a heartfelt expression of sorrow and devotion.

AI-written from these sources:Baby's in Black — Wikipedia ↗The Beatles — Wikipedia ↗

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Babys In Black

by The Beatles

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F#m

Baby’s In Black chords *

A E7

Oh Dear what can I do

D E7

Baby's in black and I'm feeling blue?

A D A E

Tell me oh what can I do?

She thinks of him

A7 D

And so she dresses in black

And though he'll never come back

E7 A

She's dressed in black

A E7

Oh Dear what can I do

D E7

Baby's in black and I'm feeling blue?

A D A E

Tell me oh what can I do?

I think of her

A7 D

But she thinks only of him

And though it's only a whim

E7 A

She thinks of him

F#m B7

Oh how long will it take

D E7 A

Till she sees the mistake she has made

Dear, what can I do

D7 E7

Baby's in black and I'm feeling blue

A D A E

Tell me oh what can I do?

Solo

F#m B7

Oh how long will it take

D E7 A

Till she sees the mistake she has made

Dear, what can I do

D7 E7

Baby's in black and I'm feeling blue

A D A E

Tell me oh what can I do?

She thinks of him

A7 D

And so she dresses in black

And though he'll never come back

E7 A

She's dressed in black

A E7

Oh Dear what can I do

D E7

Baby's in black And I'm feeling blue?

A D A E

Tell me oh What can I do?

Capo II

A G

E7 D7

D C

E D

F#m Em

D7 C7

B7 A7

About Babys In Black Chords by The Beatles

Learn how to play Babys In Black by The Beatles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Babys In Black chords”, “Babys In Black guitar chords”, or “The Beatles Babys In Black chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Babys In Black chords and for experienced players who want accurate Babys In Black lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E7, D, E, A7, F#m.

FAQ — Babys In Black by The Beatles

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What key is "Babys In Black" in?

The chords for "Babys In Black" show the original chord names (including A, E7, D, E, A7, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.