Oogie Boogie's Song (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)

by Danny Elfman

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

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

’Cause this may be the last time you (B)hear the Boog ie (Em)song.

Oh,

oh,

oh,

I’m the (B)Oog ie Boog ie (Em)Man!

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

And (Am)don’t ya know the one thing would (Em)make it work so nice?

A ro ly po ly Sand y to (B)add a lit tle (Em)spice.

Oh,

oh,

oh,

I’m the (B)Oog ie Boog ie (Em)Man!

Well,

I’m the (B)Oog ie Boog ie (Em)Man!

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

The (Em)chil dren are ex pect ing me, so (B7)please come to your sens es.

You’re (Am)jok in’!

You’re jok in’!

I can’t (Dm)be lieve my (E)ears!

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

I’m (F)drown in’ in my (E)tears.

It’s (Dm)fun ny.

I’m laugh in’.

You (G#dim)real ly are too (A7)much.

And (Gm)now, with your per mis sion, I’m (Eb)going to do my (D)stuff.

The

(Am)sound of roll ing dice to me is (F7)mu sic in the air, ’cause (Am)I’m a gam bling Boog ie Man, al (F7)though I (E7)don’t play (Am)fair.

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

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

that

(Am)just Re (Dm)lease me fast or you will have to an swer for this hei nous act.

Oh, (Em)broth er, you’re some thin’.

You (Am)put me in a (B)spin.

You (Em)are n’t com pre hend in’ the po (Am)si tion that you’re (B)in.

It’s (Am)hope less!

You’re fin ished!

You (Fm)have n’t got a (Em)prayer, ’cause I’m (Am)Mis ter Oog ie Boog ie, and you (D#dim7)ain’t go (E7)in’ no (Am)where!

Oogie Boogie's Song (From The Nightmare Before Christmas) by Danny Elfman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Oogie Boogie's Song (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)” 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 E at 84 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Oogie Boogie's Song (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" 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 (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)"?
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.