Babies chords by
The Kinks

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

C

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D

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G

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D

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Verse 1

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Ba bies being born every day

In a world where there's

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so much to discover

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D

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All the ba bies crying out from the womb

Not much room,

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C

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F

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can I come out mother?

Verse 2

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Bb

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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Mama, can you hear me call?

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C

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F

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Don't drop me now

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C

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G

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Cause it's a long way to fall

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Bb

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C

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Bb

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Mama, I can hear all the sounds

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C

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Outside it's like a battleground

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C

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G

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And I'm afraid to fall down

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C

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Into the great big nowhere

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Bb

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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C

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Bb

Bb

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Papa's had a skin full of beer

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C

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Bb

Bb

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C

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Bb

Bb

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Mama, don't let him into here

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D

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G

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C

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D

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G

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C

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G

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Baby, baby

Verse 3

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D

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Ba bies being born

Different hormones and genes

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C

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G

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There's so many of us out there

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C

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D

D

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How was I conceived

Was it love, was I meant

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C

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G

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Or was I just an accident

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F

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Verse 4

Bb

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Bb

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Mama, what I sense from outside

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C

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It's a world full of fear

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C

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And there's nowhere to hide

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Bb

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C

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Bb

Bb

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Mama, I feel safe between these walls

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C

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F

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And I'm so scared of heights

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C

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G

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And it's a long way to fall

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C

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Into the great big nowhere

Bb

Bb

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Maybe Papa's getting

pressure from his peers

Are you straight, are you queer

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D

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G

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C

C

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D

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G

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C

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G

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So he made me, baby

Verse 5

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Babies being born, some are rich,

some are poor

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But they're innocent and unprepared

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G

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D

D

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Little girls and boys,

didn't ask to be born

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C

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G

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F

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But they're always popping out there

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C

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F

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Falling in to the great big nowhere

Verse 6

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Mama, I know that once upon a time

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You and Papa were rich

When you were both in your prime

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Mama, now you got the pains

And I know it's nearly time

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G

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But I don't want to join the crowd

A

A

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I see standing in line

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D

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G

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C

C

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D

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G

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C

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G

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D

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Baby, baby, baby, baby,

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G

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C

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D

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G

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C

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baby, baby

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D

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Babies being induced,

Verse 7

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D

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no excuse, what's the use

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C

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G

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So they're always popping out there

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C

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D

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Babies didn't wanna be born

Ill equipped, running loose

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C

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G

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But they're innocent and unprepared

Verse 8

Bb

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Mama,

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Bb

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now you are showing all the signs

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C

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F

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But is your world upside- down

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G

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On its head just like mine

Bb

Bb

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Bb

Bb

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Mama, now your ambition is mine

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F

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Don't make me over

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C

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G

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Achieve too much in my time

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C

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Oh Mama, please don't make me climb

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D

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D

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G

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G

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D

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C

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D

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D

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Outro 1

Mama

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Chords

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Babies?

The original key of Babies by The Kinks is A major.

What are the main chords for Babies?

The primary chords used in Babies are D, A, E, G, C, B.

Do I need a capo to play Babies?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Babies beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, E, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Babies?

The tempo of Babies is approximately 140 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Babies?

You can easily change the key of Babies using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Babies?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Babies. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Babies?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Kinks.

Can I save Babies to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Babies to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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