Baby I Love You by Aretha Franklin
Key: G · 92 BPM · 4/4
Baby I Love You by Aretha Franklin is written in G major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — G-C — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 92 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in G major: G-C. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | G | G-C |
| Capo 3 | E | E-A |
| Capo 5 | D | D-G |
| Capo 7 | C | C-F |
Chord chart
- 0:00 G7
- 0:10 C7
- 0:16 G7
- 0:21 D7
- 0:23 G7
- 0:31 C7
- 0:37 G7
- 0:45 C
- 0:50 G7
- 1:05 C7
- 1:11 G7
- 1:16 D7
- 1:19 G7
- 1:27 C7
- 1:32 G7
- 1:40 C7
- 1:45 G7
- 1:56 C7
- 2:01 G7
- 2:06 C7
- 2:11 D7
- 2:16 G7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Baby I Love You in?
Baby I Love You is in G major.
What chords does Baby I Love You use?
The core of Baby I Love You cycles through G, C (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Baby I Love You?
Baby I Love You runs at 92 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Baby I Love You use?
Baby I Love You doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: G-C.
What capo should I use for Baby I Love You?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.