Ooo Baby Baby by Smokey Robinson

Key: G · 92 BPM · 4/4

Ooo Baby Baby by Smokey Robinson 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-Am — 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-Am. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGG-Am
Capo 3EE-F#m
Capo 5DD-Em
Capo 7CC-Dm

Chord chart

  • 0:01 Bm
  • 0:05 Dsus4
  • 0:07 D7
  • 0:09 Bm7
  • 0:13 Dsus4
  • 0:17 Gmaj7
  • 0:21 Am7
  • 0:25 Bm7
  • 0:29 Am7
  • 0:33 D
  • 0:35 Bm
  • 0:37 Gmaj7
  • 0:41 Am7
  • 0:45 Gmaj7
  • 0:49 Am7
  • 0:53 Gmaj7
  • 0:57 Am7
  • 1:01 Bm7
  • 1:05 Am7
  • 1:09 D
  • 1:10 C
  • 1:11 Bm7
  • 1:13 Gmaj7
  • 1:17 Am7
  • 1:21 Gmaj7
  • 1:25 Am7
  • 1:29 Bm7
  • 1:33 Dsus4
  • 1:37 Bm7
  • 1:41 Dsus4
  • 1:43 D
  • 1:45 Gmaj7
  • 1:49 Am7
  • 1:53 Bm7
  • 1:57 Am7
  • 2:02 C
  • 2:03 Bm7
  • 2:05 Gmaj7
  • 2:09 Am7
  • 2:13 Gmaj7
  • 2:17 Am7
  • 2:21 Gmaj7
  • 2:25 Am7
  • 2:29 Gmaj7
  • 2:33 Am7
  • 2:37 Gmaj7

Frequently asked questions

What key is Ooo Baby Baby in?

Ooo Baby Baby is in G major.

What chords does Ooo Baby Baby use?

The core of Ooo Baby Baby cycles through G, Am (2 chords).

What is the tempo of Ooo Baby Baby?

Ooo Baby Baby runs at 92 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Ooo Baby Baby use?

Ooo Baby Baby doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: G-Am.

What capo should I use for Ooo Baby Baby?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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