Minnie The Moocher

by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

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Folks, here’s a sto ry of a Min nie named the Mooch er;

she was a red hot (B)hooch ie cooch er.

She he was the rough est, to tough est frail.

Now, he (C9)Min nie had a heart as (B9)big as a whale.

Hi de (Em)hi de hi de hi.

(Hi de hi de hi de hi.) Oh.

(Oh.)

Hoo dee hoo dee hoo.

(Hoo dee hoo dee hoo.) Hi de (Em)hi (B)de hi.

(Hi de hi (B)de hi.)

she messed a round ry with a bloke nie named the Smok ey.

She loved a him, though (B)he was cok ey.

Now he took her down est, to Chi na town

and he (C9)showed her how to kick a (B9)gong as a round.

Hi de (Em)hi de hi de hi.

(Hi de hi de hi de hi.) Oh.

(Oh.)

Hoo dee hoo dee hoo.

(Hoo dee hoo dee hoo.) Hi de (Em)hi (B)de hi.

(Hi de hi (B)de hi.)

Now she had a dream a bout a king from Swe den.

He gave her things that (B9)she was (Em6)need in’ Now he built her a (Em)home of gold and (Em6)steel and a (C9)dia

mond car

with (B9)plat

’num (Em6)wheels.

(Em)Da dee ot dot dot (Em)da dee oo dah.

(Em)Oh dee oyt doyt doyt (Em)doy de o do oh oh.

(Em)Boorrr ee boorrr ee (Em)Boorrr ee a (Em)doy.

He gave her his town house and his rac ing hors es.

Each meal she ate was a (B)doz en cours es.

Now she had a mil lion dol lars in nick els and dimes,

she (C9)sat a round and count ed one (B9)mil lion times.

Hi de (Em)hi de hi de hi.

(Hi de hi de hi de hi Oh.

(Oh.)

Hoo dee hoo dee hoo.

(Hoo dee hoo dee hoo.) Hi de hi (B)de hi.

(Hi de hi (B)de hi.)

Poor

Min,

poor

Min,

poor

(E5)Min.

Minnie The Moocher by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Minnie The Moocher” by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 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 E at 95 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 "Minnie The Moocher" 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 "Minnie The Moocher"?
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 "Minnie The Moocher" use?
Just 11 chords: Am6, B, B7, B9, C, C7, C9, Em, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.