Minnie The Moocher

· by Cab Calloway

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Minnie The Moocher

Cab Calloway100 BPM

Lyrics

Hey (Em)folks, here’s a sto ry ’bout Min nie the Moo cher,

she was a low down (B)hoo chie (Em)coo cher.

She was the rough est tough est frail, but (C7)Min nie had a heart as (B)big as a whale.

Hi de (Em)hi de hi de hi.

(Hi de hi de hi de hi.) Ho de ho de ho de ho.

(Ho de ho de ho de ho.) He de he de he de he.

(He de he de he de he.) Hi de hi de hi de ho.

(Hi de hi de hi de ho.) (Em)She messed a round with a bloke named Smok ie.

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

He took her down to Chi na town and he (C7)showed her how to kick the (B)gong a round.

Hi de (Em)hi de hi de hi.

(Hi de hi de hi de hi.) Ho de ho de ho de ho.

(Ho de ho de ho de ho.) He de he de he de he.

(He de he de he de he.) Hi de hi de hi de ho.

(Hi de hi de hi de ho.)

Minnie The Moocher by Cab Calloway — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Minnie The Moocher” by Cab Calloway 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 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 "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 3 chords: B, C7, Em. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Cab Calloway songs work for kids?: Try "Minnie The Moocher". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.