Cocktails For Two

by Spike Jones & His City Slickers

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Oh, what de (B)light to be (C)giv en the (B)right to be (C)care free and (G)gay once a (C)gain.

No long er (Eb)slink ing, re (E)spect a bly (Eb)drink ing like (E)civ il ized (B)la dies and (E)men.

No long er need we miss

a charm ing scene like (G)this.

(CN.C.)In some se clud ed ren dez (C)vous,

(CN.C.)that o ver looks the av e (G7)nue,

with some one shar ing a de (Dm7)light ful (G7)chat of (Dm7)this and (G7)that and (Cmaj7)cock tails for two.

(CN.C.)As we en joy a cig a (C6)rette

(CN.C.)to some ex qui site chan son (G7)nette,

(CN.C.)two hands are sure to sly ly (Dm7)meet be (G7)neath a (Dm7)ser vi (G7)ette with (C9)cock tails for two.

My head may go (Fmaj7)reel (F6)ing,

but my heart will be o (C)be di ent,

with in tox i cat ing (Dm7)kiss es

for the (G9)prin ci (G7)pal in (C6)gre di ent.

(CN.C.)Most an y af ter noon at (C6)five

(CN.C.)we’ll be so glad we’re both a (G7)live.

(CN.C.)Then may be for tune will com (Dm7)plete her (G7)plan that (Dm7)all be (G7)gan with (C7)cock tails for two.

(CN.C.)In some se clud ed ren dez (C)vous,

(CN.C.)that o ver looks the av e (G7)nue,

with some one shar ing a de (Dm7)light ful (G7)chat of (Dm7)this and (G7)that and (Cmaj7)cock tails for two.

(CN.C.)As we en joy a cig a (C6)rette

(CN.C.)to some ex qui site chan son (G7)nette,

(CN.C.)two hands are sure to sly ly (Dm7)meet be (G7)neath a (Dm7)ser vi (G7)ette with (C9)cock tails for two.

My head may go (Fmaj7)reel (F6)ing,

but my heart will be o (C)be di ent,

with in tox i cat ing (Dm7)kiss es

for the (G9)prin ci (G7)pal in (C6)gre di ent.

(CN.C.)Most an y af ter noon at (C6)five

(CN.C.)we’ll be so glad we’re both a (G7)live.

(CN.C.)Then may be for tune will com (Dm7)plete her (G7)plan that (Dm7)all be (G7)gan with (C7)cock tails for two.

(CN.C.)In some se clud ed ren dez (C7)cock tails for two.

Cocktails For Two by Spike Jones & His City Slickers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cocktails For Two” by Spike Jones & His City Slickers 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 150 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 "Cocktails For Two" 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 "Cocktails For Two"?
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 "Cocktails For Two" use?
Just 25 chords: A9, Ab7, B, B7, C, C#dim7, C6, C7, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.