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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
How to play these chords
C7 D9
e|-0-----2-----|
B|-1-----1-----|
G|-3-----2-----|
D|-2-----0-----|
A|-0-----0-----|
E|-3-----0-----|
Verse 1:
C C7
Close your eyes, close the door
D D9
You don't have to worry any more
F G C G
'Cause I'll be your baby tonight
C
Shut the light, shut the shade
D D9
You don't have to be afraid
F G C
'Cause I'll be your baby tonight
C7
Give me a little time
Chorus 1:
F F7 F F7 C
Mockingbird is gonna sail away
C
We're gonna forget it
D D9
Big old moon is gonna shine like a spoon
G N.C. G7 N.C.
We're gonna let it, you won't regret it
Verse 2:
N.C. G C
Little girl kick your shoes off, have no fear
D D9
Bring that bottle over here
F G C
And I'll be your baby tonight
C7
You know I will
Chorus:
F F7 F F7 C
Mockingbird is gonna sail away
C
We're gonna forget it
D D9
Big old moon is gonna shine like a spoon
G N.C. G7 N.C.
We're gonna let it, you won't regret it
Verse 3:
N.C. G C
Little girl kick both them shoes off, have no fear
D D9
Bring your warm self over here
F G C
And I'll be your baby tonight
C7
You know I aaaaaammmmm
Outro:
F G C
I'll be your baby tonight
C7
Don't you pull off on my covers
F G C C7 F G C
And I'll be your baby tonight
Song History
Last Updated: September 10, 2025