Cake By The Ocean

by DNCE

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Lyrics

(Em)Oh no!

(Am)See you walk in’ (C)’round like it’s a (Em)fu n’ral.

(Am)Not so se ri (C)ous, girl.

Why those (Bm)feet cold?

I’m (Am)We just get tin’ (C)start ed.

Don’t you (Em)tip toe, (Bm)tip (Am)toe.

Waste time with a (Bm7)mas ter piece, don’t waste (Am)time with a mas ter piece.

You should be (Bm7)roll in’ with me, you (Am)should be roll in’ with me, ah.

You’re a real life (Bm7)fan ta sy, you’re a (Am)real life fan ta sy.

But you’re mov in’ so (Bm7)care ful ly, let’s (Am7)start liv in’ dan g’rous ly.

(Em7)Talk to me, (Bm7)ba by.

I’m (C)go in’ blind from (Em7)this sweet, sweet (Bm7)crav in’, uh huh.

Let’s (C)lose our minds and (Em7)go f*** in’ (Bm7)cra zy.

Ay (C)ya ya ya ya, (Em)I keep on (Bm)hop in’ we’ll eat (Am)cake by the (C)o cean.

(Em7)Walk for me, (Bm7)ba by.

(C)I’ll be Did dy, (Em7)you’ll be Na (Bm7)o mi, whoa, ho.

Let’s (C)lose our minds and (Em7)go f*** in’ (Bm7)cra zy.

Ay (C)ya ya ya ya, (Em)I keep on (Bm)hop in’ we’ll eat (Am)cake by the (C)o cean.

(Em)God damn!

(Am)See you lick in’ (C)frost ing from your (Em)own hands.

(Am)Want an oth er (C)taste?

I’m beg gin’, (Bm)“Yes, ma’am.”

I’m (Am)tired of all this (C)can dy on the (Em)dry land, (Bm)dry (Am)land.

Waste time with a (Bm7)mas ter piece, don’t waste (Am)time with a mas ter piece.

You should be (Bm7)roll in’ with me, you (Am)should be roll in’ with me, ah.

You’re a real life (Bm7)fan ta sy, you’re a (Am)real life fan ta sy.

But you’re mov in’ so (Bm7)care ful ly, let’s (Am7)start liv in’ dan g’rous ly.

(Em7)Talk to me, (Bm7)ba by.

I’m (C)go in’ blind from (Em7)this sweet, sweet (Bm7)crav in’, uh huh.

Let’s (C)lose our minds and (Em7)go f*** in’ (Bm7)cra zy.

Ay (C)ya ya ya ya, (Em)I keep on (Bm)hop in’ we’ll eat (Am)cake by the (C)o cean.

(Em7)Walk for me, (Bm7)ba by.

(C)I’ll be Did dy, (Em7)you’ll be Na (Bm7)o mi, whoa, ho.

Let’s (C)lose our minds and (Em7)go f*** in’ (Bm7)cra zy.

Ay (C)ya ya ya ya, (Em)I keep on (Bm)hop in’ we’ll eat (Am)cake by the (C)o cean.

(Em7)Ooh,

hah.

Ay (C)ya ya ya ya, (Em)I keep on (Bm)hop in’ we’ll eat (Am)cake by the (C)o cean.

(Em7)Ooh,

hah.

Ay (C)ya ya ya ya, (Em)I keep on (Bm)hop in’ we’ll eat (Am)cake by the (C)o cean.

Talk to me, girl.

(Am)cake by the (C)o cean.

Red (Bm7)vel vet, va (Am7)nil la, (C)choc ’late in my life.

Fun (Bm7)fet ti, I’m (Am7)read y.

I (C)need it ev ’ry night.

Red (Bm7)vel vet, va (Am7)nil la, (C)Ay ya ya ya, (Em)I keep on (Bm)hop in’ we’ll eat (Am)cake by the (C)o cean.

Cake By The Ocean by DNCE — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cake By The Ocean” by DNCE in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Cake By The Ocean" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Cake By The Ocean"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other DNCE songs work for kids?
Try "CAKE BY THE OCEAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.