Hey Pocky Way

by The Meters

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Lyrics

Lit tle bit ty boy

with a heart of steel;

he can’t boog ie now, but his sis ter sure will, yeah.

Feel good mu sic,

I’ve been told,

is good for your bod y and it’s good for your soul.

Move it to it, now.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey pock y way.

Hey, hey, (G)hey, hey, (D7)hey pock y way.

Lyin’ back groov in’,

rid ing in your car.

Don’t make no dif f’rence

where you are.

Feel good mu sic

in your soul

makes your bod y

do a slow boog ie roll.

Let me hear you say: Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey pock y way.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, (D7)hey pock y way.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey pock y way.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey pock y way.

hey pock y way.

Hey, hey, (G)hey, hey, (D7)hey pock y way.

Keep on groov in’, y’all.

Keep on get tin’ down.

Keep on get tin’

on and down.

Lyin’ back groov in’,

rid ing in your car.

Don’t make no dif f’rence

where you are.

Feel

Hey pock y way.

Hey pock y way.

Hey pock y way.

Hey pock y way.

Hey Pocky Way by The Meters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hey Pocky Way” by The Meters 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 D at 100 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 "Hey Pocky Way" 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 "Hey Pocky Way"?
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.