Kokomo

by The Beach Boys

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A (CN.C.)ru ba, Ja mai ca, ooh, I wan na take ya.

Ber mu da, Ba ha ma, come on, pret ty ma ma.

Key Lar go, Mon te go, ba by, why don’t we go, Ja mai ca.

Off the Flor i da Keys

there’s a place called (F)Ko ko mo.

That’s where you (C)want to go to get a (D7)way from it all.

Bod ies in the sand,

trop i cal drink melt ing (F)in your hand.

(Fm)that We’ll be fall ing in love to the rhy thm of a (D7)steel drum band

(G7)way down in Ko ko mo.

A (C)ru ba, Ja mai ca, ooh, I wan na take you to Ber (F)mu da, Ba ha ma.

Come on, pret ty ma ma.

Key (C)Lar go, Mon te go, ooh, I wan na take you (C7)down to (F)Ko ko mo.

We’ll (Fm)get there fast and then we’ll (C)take it slow.

(Am)That’s where we (Dm7)wan na go,

way down in Ko ko mo.

(C)Mar ti nique, that Mont ser rat mys tique.

We’ll put out to sea

and we’ll per fect our (F)chem is try.

By and by we’ll de fy a lit tle bit of (D7)grav i ty.

Af ter noon de light,

trop cock cal tails melt and (F)moon lit nights,

(Fm)that dream y look in your eye, give me a trop i cal (D7)con tact high

(G7)way down in Ko ko mo.

A (C)ru ba, Ja mai ca, ooh, I wan na take you to Ber (F)mu da, Ba ha ma.

Come on, pret ty ma ma.

Key (C)Lar go, Mon te go, ooh, I wan na take you (C7)down to (F)Ko ko mo.

We’ll (Fm)get there fast and then we’ll (C)take it slow.

(Am)That’s where we (Dm7)wan na go,

way down in Ko ko mo.

(C)Port au Prince, I wan na catch a glimpse.

Ev ’ry bod y knows

a lit tle place like (F)Ko ko mo.

By and by we’ll de fy a lit tle bit of (D7)grav i ty.

Now if you (C)wan na go to get a (D7)way from it all,

go down to Ko ko mo.

A (C)ru ba, Ja mai ca, ooh, I wan na take you (C7)to Ber (F)mu da, Ba ha ma.

Come on, pret ty ma ma.

Key (C)Lar go, Mon te go, ooh, I wan na take you (C7)down to (F)Ko ko mo.

We’ll (Fm)get there fast and then we’ll (C)take it slow.

(Am)That’s where we (Dm7)wan na go,

way down in Ko ko mo.

Kokomo by The Beach Boys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys 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 110 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 "Kokomo" 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 "Kokomo"?
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.