Level: 3
Tuning: Standard

"Come Back Baby" is a slow blues song written and recorded by the blues singer and pianist Walter Davis in 1940. Dave Van Ronk recorded a version in 1961. His arrangement became a 'must learn' for New York City up and coming fingerpickers. I duly put my 16 year old mind and fingers to work and was finally able to play Dave's arrangement. Over the years I have added some of my own touches and licks. The guitar is in standard tuning and we are playing in the key of A. An alternating bass gives a piano feel to the playing. The right hand thumb imitates the left hand of a pianist. The melody line and riffs weave in and out of this steady rolling beat.