Minnie The Moocher

by Cab Calloway

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Minnie The Moocher

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Cab Calloway100 BPM

Lyrics

Hey, (Dm)folks, here’s a sto ry of Min nie the Mooch er; she was a red hot (A7)hooch was ie (Dm)cooch er.

Now She was the rough est, tough est frail.

Now, he (Bb)Min nie had a heart as (A7)big as a (Dm)whale.

Hi de 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 (A)hi de (Dm)hi.

(Hi de hi de (A)hi de (Dm)hi.)

(Dm)She messed a round with a bloke nie named Smok ey.

She loved a him, though (A7)he was a (Dm)cok ey.

Now he took her down to

Chi na town and he (Bb)showed her how to kick a (A7)gong as a (Dm)round.

Hi de 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 (A)hi de (Dm)hi.

(Hi de hi de (A)hi de (Dm)hi.)

Now (Dm)she had a dream a bout a king from Swe den.

He gave her things that (A7)she was (Dm)need in’.

Now he built her a home of gold and steel and a (Bb7)dia mond car with (A7)plat ’num (Dm)wheels.

Hi de hi de hi de hi de hi de hi de hi.

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

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

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

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

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

Each meal she ate was a (A7)doz en (Dm)cours es.

She had a mil lion dol lars in nick els and dimes, she (Bb)sat a round and count ed one (A7)mil lion (Dm)times.

Hi de 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 (A)hi de (Dm)hi.

(Hi de hi de (A)hi de (Dm)hi.) Poor Min,

(Bb7)poor

(A7)Min,

(A)poor

(Dm)Min.

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 Bb at 100 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.
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.