Car Wash

by Christina Aguilera & Missy Elliott

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(CN.C.)(Ooh.) Do do do do do do do do do.

Car wash, car wash.

(CN.C.)(Ooh.) Do do do do do do do do do.

Car wash, car wash.

Car wash, car wash.

You might not ev er get rich.

Let me tell ya, it’s bet ter than dig gin’ a ditch.

There ain’t no tell in’ who you might meet:

a mov ie star or may be a com mon thief.

Work ing at the (F7)car wash.

(Woh, woh, yeah, yeah, yeah.) At the car wash, yeah.

(Whoo, yeah.)

At the cash wash.

(Sing it with me now.) Work ing at the car wash, yeah.

(Ooh, ooh.)

Come sum mer, the work gets kind a hard.

This ain’t to place to be if ya plan nin’ on be in’ a star.

(Be ing a star.) Let me tell you, it’s al ways cool (cool) and the boss don’t mind some times if ya act ing like a fool.

Work ing at the (F7)car wash.

(Woh, woh, yeah, yeah.) At the car wash, yeah.

(Whoo, ooh.)

At the car wash.

(Ow, said now come on and work it with me ing at the car wash, yeah.

Say, say, say, say… (F7)(Work and work.) Well, those cars nev er stop com in’.

(Work and work.) Keep those rides and ma chines a hum min’.

(Work and work) my fin gers to the bone, yeah.

(Work Keep on and can’t wait till it’s time to go home.

(Gm7)Hey, get your car washed to day.

Fill up and you gon na have to pay, ay.

(Gm7)Hey, get your car washed to day.

(Bb6)Give it up, right a (C7sus4)way!

I work at the (car wash!) And (F5)sharks in the wa ter make their jaws lock, When I swim through the grim, I’m too hot.

Y’all can make your bets.

Y’all small tu na fish; I’m one big catch.

(Shark slay er!) Bow down, play a, ’cause this right here will be your worst night mare.

(Night Work that, work that, pop back, hurt that, turn this up and bang it all up on your sur face.

(F5)(Work and work.) Nine to five, I got ta keep that fat stack com in’.

(Work and work.) No mat ter how big the shark, it’s the bite, keep run nin’.

(Work and work.) Wash ing cars ain’t no place to be a su per star, man.

(Work and work.) That’s why I work and work.

in’ at the (F7)car wash.

(Yeah,

ee, yeah.) At the car wash, yeah.

(Come on work, ba by, work it, say At the car wash, (Whoo.)

Work ing at the car wash, yeah.

(A so come on, come on, come on, come on, come on.)

Now, keep it com in’.

You may not ev er get rich, but hey…

(Gm7)Hey, get your car washed to day.

(Gm7)Hey, get your car washed to day.

car wash to day.

Car Wash by Christina Aguilera & Missy Elliott — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Car Wash by Christina Aguilera & Missy Elliott 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 Bb at 110 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 8 chords: Am7, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C, C7, F7, Fpow, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.