Hoedown Throwdown

by Miley Cyrus

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(F5)Boom clap, boom de clap.

Boom boom clap, boom de clap.

Boom boom clap, boom de clap.

Boom boom clap, boom de clap.

(F5)Boom clap, boom de clap.

Boom boom clap, boom de clap.

Boom boom clap, boom de clap.

Boom boom clap, boom de clap.

I’ll give the bar be que show and tell you how to move.

If you’re five or eight y two, this is (C5)some thing you can (F5)do.

(Whoa.) Pop it, lock it, pol ka dot it.

Coun try fy then hip hop it.

Put your hawk in the sky, move side to side, (C5)jump to the left, (F5)stick it, glide.

Zig zag ’cross the floor, shuf fle in di (C5)ag o nal.

When the drum hits, hands on your hips.

One foot ed one (F5)eight y twist.

And then a zig zag, step slide, lean it left, (C5)clap three times.

Shake it out head to toe.

Throw it all to geth er, that’s (F5)how we roll.

Do the hoe down (throw down!) Do the (C5)hoe down (throw down!) Do the (F5)hoe down (throw down!) (C5)Throw it all to geth er, that’s (F5)how we roll.

We get to four, five, six, and you’re feel ing bust to ed; but it’s not or time to quit, prac tice (C5)makes you per can (F5)fect.

(Whoa.) Pop it, lock it, pol ka dot it.

Coun try fy then hip hop it.

Put your hawk in the sky, move side to side, (C5)jump to the left, (F5)stick it, glide.

Zig zag ’cross the floor, shuf fle in di (C5)ag o nal.

When the drum hits, hands on your hips.

One foot ed one (F5)eight y twist.

And then a zig zag, step slide, lean it left, (C5)clap three times.

Shake it out head to toe.

Throw it all to geth er, that’s (F5)how we roll.

Do the hoe down (throw down!) Do the (C5)hoe down (throw down!) Do the (F5)hoe down (throw down!) (C5)Throw it all to geth er, that’s (F5)how we roll.

We get to (C5)Throw it all to geth er, that’s (F)how we roll.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Throw it all to geth er, that’s (F)how we roll.

Do the hoe down (throw down!) Do the (C5)hoe down (throw down!) Do the (F5)hoe down (throw down!) (C5)Throw it all to geth er, that’s (F5)how we roll.

Do the hoe down (throw down!) Do the (C5)hoe down (throw down!) Do the (F5)hoe down (throw down!) (C5)Throw it all to geth er, that’s (F5)how we roll.

Do the (C5)Throw it all to geth er, that’s (F5)how we roll.

(C5)Throw it all to geth er, that’s (F5)how we roll.

Hoedown Throwdown by Miley Cyrus — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hoedown Throwdown by Miley Cyrus 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 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Hoedown Throwdown" 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 "Hoedown Throwdown"?
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.