Car Wash

by Rose Royce

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Lyrics

Woo.

You might not ev er get rich

but let me tell ya it’s bet ter than dig gin’ a ditch.

There ain’t no tell in’ who ya might meet.

A mov ie star or may be e ven an In di an chief.

in’ at the) car wash.

Work in’ in’ at the car wash yeah!

Come on and sing it with me car wash,

Get with the feel in’ y’all car wash yeah.

Come sum mer the work gets kind a hard.

This ain’t no place to be if ya planned on be ing a star.

Let me tell you it’s al ways cool,

and the boss don’t mind some times if ya act a fool.

At the car wash.

Talk in’ a bout the car wash yeah!

Come on and sing it with me car wash,

Get with the feel in’ y’all car wash yeah.

Come sum mer the work gets kind a hard.

This ain’t no place to be if ya planned on be ing a star.

Let me tell you it’s al ways cool,

and the boss don’t mind some times if ya act a fool.

At the Work and work well, those cars nev er seem to stop com in’.

Work and work, keep those rags and ma chines hum min’.

Work and work, my fin gers to the bone.

At five I can’t wait ’til it’s time to go home.

(Dm)Hey, get your car washed to day.

Fill up and you don’t have to pay.

Come on and give us a play.

(F)Get a wash (G)right a way.

Whoa,

those cars nev er seem to stop com in’.

Keep those rags and ma chines hum min’.

Let me tell you it’s al ways cool,

and the boss don’t mind some times if you act a fool at the car wash.

Work in’ in’ at the car wash, yeah!

car wash.

Talk in’ a bout the car wash, yeah!

Car Wash by Rose Royce — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Car Wash by Rose Royce 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 C at 107 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Car Wash" 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 "Car Wash"?
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.
How many chords does "Car Wash" use?
Just 6 chords: C, C7, Dm, Em, F, G. Take it one section at a time.