Hello! Below you'll find my "I Got You Babe" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Sonny & Cher a delightful burst of energy and is a ton of fun to play and sing. The time signature can be a bit confusing and there are a few different rhythms to choose from, but I go over all of that in the video.
Enjoy!
I Got You Babe Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for I Got You Babe:
I Got You Babe Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| F Bb/F | F Bb/F |
| F Bb/F | F Bb/F |
[Verse 1]
F Bb/F
They say we're young and we don't know
F Bb Eb C
We won't find out until we grow
F Bb/F
Well, I don't know if all that's true
F Bb Eb C
Cause you got me, and baby I got you
F Bb/F
They say we're young and we don't know
F Bb Eb C
We won't find out until we grow
F Bb/F
Well, I don't know if all that's true
F Bb Eb C
Cause you got me, and baby I got you
[Chorus 1]
F Bb/F F Bb/F F Bb/F
Babe I got you, babe I got you, babe
F Bb/F F Bb/F F Bb/F
Babe I got you, babe I got you, babe
[Verse 2]
F Bb/F
They say our love won't pay the rent
F Bb Eb C
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent
F Bb/F
I guess that's so, we don't have a pot
F Bb Eb C
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
F Bb/F
They say our love won't pay the rent
F Bb Eb C
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent
F Bb/F
I guess that's so, we don't have a pot
F Bb Eb C
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
[Chorus 2]
F Bb/F F Bb/F F F*
Babe I got you, babe I got you, babe
F Bb/F F Bb/F F F*
Babe I got you, babe I got you, babe
[Bridge]
Gm C
I got flowers in the spring
Gm C
I got you to wear my ring
F Bb
And when I'm sad, you're a clown
Gm C
I got flowers in the spring
Gm C
I got you to wear my ring
F Bb
And when I'm sad, you're a clown
Bb C C#
And if I get scared, you're always around
And if I get scared, you're always around
[Verse 3]
F# B/F#
So, let them say your hair's too long
F# B E C#
'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong
F# B/F#
Then put your little hand in mine
F# B E C#
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
F# B/F#
So, let them say your hair's too long
F# B E C#
'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong
F# B/F#
Then put your little hand in mine
F# B E C#
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
[Chorus 3]
F# B/F# F# B/F# F# B/F#
Babe I got you, babe I got you, babe
F# B/F# F# B/F# F# B/F#
Babe I got you, babe I got you, babe
[Outro]
| F# B/F# | F# C# |
| F# B/F# | F# C# |
F# B/F# F# C#
I got you to hold my hand I got you to understand
F# B/F# F# C#
I got you to walk with me I got you to talk with me
F# B/F# F# C#
I got you to kiss goodnight I got you to hold me tight
F# B/F# F# C#
I got you, I won't let go, I got you to love me so
| F# B/F# | F# C#* |
B F#
I got you babe
| F# B/F# | F# C# |
I got you babe...
(Repeat and fade, or end on F#)
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
I Got You Babe Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "I Got You Babe" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "I Got You Babe" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
