Iko Iko

by Dr. John

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I ko, I ko,

I ko, I ko un day.

Jock a mo fee no ai na ne, jock a mo fee na ne.

My spy boy told your spy boy, sit tin’ on the Bay ou.

My spy boy told your spy boy I’m gon’ set your tail on fire.

(D)Talk in’ ’bout hey now, (hey now,) hey now, (hey now,) I ko, I ko un day.

Jock a mo fee no ai na ne, jock a mo fee na ne.

(D)My Ma rie told your Ma rie, sitt in on the Bay ou.

My Ma rie told your Ma rie gon na set your flag on fire.

ne.

We gon’ down to Bo la sion, (A7)I ko, I ko un day.

o.

’Cause We gon’ catch a lit tle ol’ sal mon now and we’re jock a mo fee na ne.

Now, (D)talk in’ ’bout hey now, (hey now,) hey now, (hey now,) I ko, I ko un day.

Jock a mo fee no ai na ne, jock a mo fee na ne.

(D)See Ma rie down the road tracks, I ko, I ko, un day.

Put it here in the en sack wit’ your jock a mo fee na ne.

My lil’ boy to your lil’ boy, (A7)get your head on my day.

o.

’Cause My lil’ girl what to you your lil’ boy, now we gon’ get a your chick en wire.

Now, (D)Talk in’ ’bout hey now, (hey now,) hey now, (hey now,) I ko, I ko un day.

Jock a mo fee no ai na ne, jock a mo fee na ne.

(D)We gon’ down to Bed ford town, I ko, I ko, un day.

We gon’ tell ’bout your in’ ’round they gon’ jock a mo fee na ne.

Both er what you tell them to, (A7)I ko, I ko un day.

o.

’Cause we ain’t do what to you tell us to now if you jock a mo fee na ne.

Now, (D)talk in’ ’bout hey now, (hey now,) hey now, (hey now,) I ko, I ko un day.

Jock a mo fee no ai na ne, jock a mo fee na ne.

Jock a mo fee na nay, what I say,

un day.

Jock a mo fee na nay, what I say,

un day.

Jock a mo fee na nay, what I say,

un day.

Jock mo I ko un fee na what I mo fee na nay.

un I a I ko un day, na jock a mo say, na nay.

un

Iko Iko by Dr. John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Iko Iko” by Dr. John 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 80 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 "Iko Iko" 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 "Iko Iko"?
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 "Iko Iko" use?
Just 3 chords: A7, C7, D. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.