Oh No Not My Baby

Carole King

About Oh No Not My Baby

"Oh No Not My Baby" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. The song's lyrics describe how friends and family repeatedly warn the singer about a partner's infidelities. The song is regarded as an American standard due to its long-time popularity with both music listeners and recording artists.


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2001
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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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Carole King

Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, her Tapestry album topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971, and remained on the charts for more than six years. more »

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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.
Song Interpretation
The 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.
Chart Performance
Carole King's version of "Oh No Not My Baby" peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Pop singles chart in 1970.
Popular Covers
While 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.
Inspiration
This type of confessional songwriting is characteristic of Carole King, who often draws from her personal life and relationships in her music.
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.
Grammy Winner
Carole 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.
Variety of Voices
In 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.
Songwriting Partnership
Despite 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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