Sonny & Cher's biggest success were their duets on Atco, "I Got You Babe" and "The Beat Goes On."
For a time, from 1965 until 1967, they were rock & roll's hottest couple, so much so that in some conservative communities they were considered almost morally subversive; parents locked up their kids when Sonny and Cher were passing through for a concert appearance. They were popular enough, and sufficiently well-known in their images that the Rolling Stones impersonated them on the British television music showcase Ready Steady Go, miming to "I Got You Babe" with Brian Jones subbing for Sonny.
- Contains partial lyrics
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I Got You Babe |
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Guitar Piano Voice | |
Vocal Range: |
F4-G#5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
63 |
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Product #:
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MN0045004 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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5 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 3/5 based on 25 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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Lyrics Begin:
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They say we're young and we don't know, we won't find out till we grow, |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Sonny & Cher |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Guitar Piano Voice | |
Vocal Range: |
F4-G#5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Available Keys: |
F Major (Orig), A Major (+4), Bb Major (+5), C Major (-5), D Major (-3), Eb Major (-2), G Major (+2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0045004 |
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Tempo: |
Slow Rock Tempo |
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Metronome: |
q. = 63 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1965 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0045004 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
They say we're young and we don't know, we won't find out till we grow, |
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Classic Songs of the 60s |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “I Got You Babe” is in F major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “I Got You Babe” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “I Got You Babe” is written for guitar, piano and voice, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
Is “I Got You Babe” available for other instruments?
Yes. “I Got You Babe” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I Got You Babe” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Sonny Bono. It runs 5 pages. The original published key is F major.
It's available in 6 additional keys for transposition. It's marked slow rock tempo, at about 63 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Guitar, Piano and Voice. Contains partial lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Movie/TV. It appears on Beat Goes On: The Best of Sonny and Cher. It has an average customer rating of 3.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings.
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