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Ooo Baby Baby


"Ooo Baby Baby" is a soulful song originally performed in the key of G major and recorded by American singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson. Released in 1965 as a single with The Miracles, it was written by Robinson and fellow Miracles member Pete Moore. The song is known for its heartfelt lyrics and smooth, melodic composition. Over the years, "Ooo Baby Baby" has been covered by numerous artists, including Linda Ronstadt and Ella Fitzgerald, cementing its status as a timeless classic. Fun fact: The song was initially titled "Ooo La La" before Robinson changed it to its current title. The melody of the song is characterized by Robinson's soulful and emotive vocals, combined with delicate instrumentals that enhance the song's romantic atmosphere.

Ooo Baby Baby - Smokey Robinson

FA# . . . ( FA# SOL LA SOL )
Ooh la la la la

SOL MI MI RE si . . . si RE si . . . si si la
I did you wrong my heart went out to play
la la si DO . . . MI FA# RE
But in the game I lost you
LA FA# RE si LA . . . LA . . . MI LA FA#
What a price to pay , hey I'm crying

RE DO3 SI . . . LA LA LA SOL . . .
Ooo baby baby
RE DO3 SI . . . LA LA LA SOL . . .
Ooo baby baby

SI SOL RE si RE si si si la
Mistakes I know I've made a few
la si . . . la FA# RE
But I'm only human
LA FA# RE si LA . . . MI LA FA# . . .
You've made mistakes too , I'm crying

RE DO3 SI . . . LA LA LA SOL . . .
Ooo baby baby
RE DO3 SI . . . LA LA LA SOL . . .
Ooo baby baby

SOL LA SOL SI SOL . . . SOL SI LA SOL LA
I'm just about at the end of my rope
SOL SOL LA SI FA# . . . SI LA SOL MI LA SOL
But I can't stop trying I can't give up hope
SOL SI . . . SI LA LA SI SOL . . . SOL SOL MI . . . . SOL MI SOL MI
'Cause I feel that one day I'll hold you near
si DO . . . MI LA FA# RE
Whisper I still love you
SOL SI SI SI LA SI . . . MI LA FA# . . .
Until that day is here I'm crying

RE DO3 SI . . . LA LA LA SOL . . .
Ooo baby baby
RE DO3 SI . . . LA LA LA SOL . . .
Ooo baby baby