Oh No Not My Baby
Carole King
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When my friends told me you had someone new, I didn't believe a single word was true. I told them all I had faith in you. I kept right on sayin': Oh, no, not my baby. Oh, no, not my sweet baby. You're not like all those other girls Who play with man's hearts like they were toys. My mama told me, "Son,when rumors spread That there is truth somewhere And you should use your head." But I sure didn't listen to what she said; Don't you know I kept right on sayin': Oh, no, not my baby. Oh, no, not my sweet baby. You're not like all those other girls Who lead you on and tell you lies, no, not my baby. Tell me, baby, I don't believe what they're sayin', no. Oh, no, not my baby. Oh no, not my sweet baby. Oh, no, not my baby. Oh no, not my sweet baby. Not my baby, not my baby Not my baby, not my baby, not my baby Not my, not my sweet, sweet baby. Not my baby, not my baby Not my baby, not my baby, not my baby Not my, not my sweet, sweet baby. Not my baby, not my baby, Not my baby, not my sweet, sweet baby. Oh, no, not my baby. Oh no, not my sweet baby. Oh, no, not my baby.
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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
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9 facts about this song
Song History"Oh No Not My Baby" was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. The pair was a successful songwriting duo in the '60s, contributing to the popularity of the "Brill Building" sound.
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Song InterpretationThe song tells a story about trust in a relationship. Its about a woman who hears rumors about her partner's disloyalty from friends, but she chooses to believe in her partner instead.
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Chart PerformanceCarole King's version of "Oh No Not My Baby" peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Pop singles chart in 1970.
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Popular CoversWhile Carole King wrote the song, many other famous artists have covered it like Manfred Mann, Rod Stewart, Linda Ronstadt, and Cher, which speaks to the wide appeal of the song across different genres and generations.
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InspirationThis type of confessional songwriting is characteristic of Carole King, who often draws from her personal life and relationships in her music.
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Album Success"Oh No Not My Baby" was included in her third album, "Writer," which was not as commercially successful as her other albums, but was highly acclaimed by critics.
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Grammy WinnerCarole King won four Grammy awards in 1972, but it was not for "Oh No Not My Baby," but for her album "Tapestry," which is often considered her greatest work.
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Variety of VoicesIn addition to the many covers of "Oh No Not My Baby," the song has been performed in a variety of styles, including pop, rock, soul, and country, demonstrating how versatile King's songwriting can be.
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Songwriting PartnershipDespite having divorced Gerry Goffin in 1968, King continued to collaborate with him in their songwriting partnership, including on "Oh No Not My Baby."
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