Coconut

by Harry Nilsson

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Broth er bought a co co nut, he bought it for a dime.

His sis ter had an oth er one, she paid him for the lime.

She put the lime in the co co nut, she drank ’em both up, put the lime in the co co nut, she drank ’em both up.

She put the lime in the co co nut, drank ’em both up, put the lime in the co co nut.

She called the doc tor, woke him up.

She said, “Doc tor, is there noth ing I can take?” She said, “Doc tor, to re lieve this bel ly ache.” She said, “Doc tor, is there noth ing I can take?” She said, “Doc tor, to re lieve this bel ly ache.” Now, let me get this straight.

You put the lime in the co co nut, you drink ’em both up, put the lime in the co co nut, you drink ’em both up.

She Put the lime in the co co nut, drink ’em both up, put the lime in the co co nut.

She Called the doc tor, woke him up.

She Said, “Doc tor, is there noth ing I can take?” She said, “Doc tor, is there noth ing I can take?” She said, “Doc tor, is there noth ing I can take?” She said, “Doc tor, to now lieve this bel ly ache.” Now, let me get this straight.

You put the lieve this bel ly ache.” You put the lime in the co co nut, drink ’em both to geth er, put the lime in the co co nut, then drink you feel bet ter.

Put the lime in the co co nut, drink ’em both up.

Put the lime in the co co nut, call me in the morn ing.

Ooh,

ooh, ooh;

ooh,

ooh, ooh.

Ooh,

ooh, ooh;

ooh,

ooh, ooh.

ooh.

lime in the co co nut.

You’re such a sil ly crab.

Put the lime in the co co nut, drink ’em both to geth er, put the lime in the co co nut, then you feel bet ter.

Put the lime in the co co nut, drink ’em both up.

Put the lime in the co co nut, call me in the morn Yes, ing.

you call me in the morn ing, I’ll tell you what to do.

Yes, if you call me in the morn ing, I’ll tell you what to do.

Yes, if you

Coconut by Harry Nilsson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Coconut by Harry Nilsson 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 120 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 "Coconut" 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 "Coconut"?
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 "Coconut" use?
Just 1 chord: C7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Harry Nilsson songs work for kids?
Try "WITHOUT HER", "REMEMBER", "THE LORD MUST BE IN NEW YORK CITY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.