Is "Oogie Boogie's Song" 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 "Oogie Boogie's Song"?

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 "Oogie Boogie's Song" use?

Just 34 chords: A7, Ab7, Abm, Adim, Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, +26 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Danny Elfman songs work for kids?

Try "KIDNAP THE SANDY CLAWS", "THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS", "THIS IS HALLOWEEN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Oogie Boogie's Song

· by Danny Elfman

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Lyrics

(C#m)Well, well, well!

What have we here?

Sand y Claws, huh?

Oh, I’m (Ab7)real ly (C#dim7)scared.

So (Bbm)you’re the one ev ’ry bod y’s talk in’ a bout.

(Gb7)Ha, ha, ha.

You’re (Ebm)jok in’!

You’re jok in’!

I (Abm)can’t be lieve my (Bb)eyes.

You’re (Ebm)jok in’ me.

You got ta be.

This (Cb7)can’t be the right (Bb)guy.

He’s (Abm)an cient!

He’s ug ly!

I (E)don’t know which is (Eb)worse.

I (Dbm)might just split a seam now, if I (A7)don’t die laugh ing (Ab7)first.

When (Cm6)Mis ter Oog ie Boog ie says there’s trou ble close at hand, you’d bet ter pay at ten tion now ’cause (Ab7)I’m the (G7)Boog ie (Cm6)Man.

And (Fm)if you are n’t shak in’, that there’s (Cm)some thing ver y wrong.

’Cause (Cm)this may (G7)be the (Cm)last time Claws you (A)hear the (G7)Boog ie (Cm)song.

Oh,

oh,

oh.

Oh,

oh, I’m the (Ab7)Oog ie (G7)Boog ie (Cm)Man!

Well, (Cm6)if I’m feel ing ant sy and I’ve noth in’ much to do, I might just cook a spe cial batch of (Ab7)snake and (G7)spi der (Cm6)stew.

And (Fm)don’t ya know the one thing that would (Cm)make it work so nice?

A (Cm)ro ly (G7)po ly (Cm)Sand y Claws to (A)add a (G7)lit tle (Cm)spice.

Oh,

oh,

oh.

Oh,

oh, I’m the (Ab7)Oog ie (G7)Boog ie (Cm)Man!

Well, oh,

I’m the (Ab7)Oog ie (G7)Boog ie (Cm)Man!

Re (C#m)lease me now or you must face the di re con se quenc es.

The chil dren are ex pect ing me, so (A7)please come (Ab7)to your (C#dim7)sens es.

(Ab7)Ha!

You’re (Ebm)jok in’!

You’re jok in’!

I (Abm)can’t be lieve my (Bb)ears!

Would (Ebm)some one shut this fel la up?

I’m (Cb7)drown in’ in my (Bb)tears.

It’s (Abm)fun ny.

I’m laugh in’.

You (Em)real ly are too (Eb)much.

And (Dbm)now, with your per mis sion, I’m (A7)going to do my (Ab7)stuff.

The (Dm)sound of roll ing dice to me is mu sic in the air, ’cause I’m a gam bling Boog ie Man, al (Bb7)though I (A7)don’t play (Dm)fair.

It’s (Gm)much more fun, I must con fess, with (Dm)lives on the line.

Not mine, of course, but yours, old boy.

Now that ’d (A7)be just (Dm)fine.

Re (Ebm)lease me fast or you will have to (Cb7)an swer (Bb7)for this (Adim)hei nous (Bb7)act.

Oh, (Fm)broth er, you’re some thin’.

You (Bbm)put me in a (C7)spin.

You (Fm)are n’t com pre hend in’ the po (Bbm)si tion that you’re (C)in.

It’s (Bbm)hope less!

You’re fin ished!

You (F#m)have n’t got a (D)prayer, ’cause I’m (Ebm)Mis ter Oog ie Boog ie, and (Adim)you ain’t (Bb7)go in’ no (Ebm)where!

Oogie Boogie's Song by Danny Elfman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Oogie Boogie's Song” by Danny Elfman 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 Gb at 100 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 "Oogie Boogie's Song" 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 "Oogie Boogie's Song"?: 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 "Oogie Boogie's Song" use?: Just 34 chords: A7, Ab7, Abm, Adim, Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, +26 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Danny Elfman songs work for kids?: Try "KIDNAP THE SANDY CLAWS", "THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS", "THIS IS HALLOWEEN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.