The Fox

by Ylvis

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Dog goes (B)woof, cat goes (F#)meow, bird goes tweet and mouse goes (C#m)squeak.

Cow goes (B)moo, frog goes (F#)croak and the el e phant goes toot.

Ducks say quack and fish go blub

and the seal goes ow ow ow.

But there’s one sound that no one knows.

What does the (CN.C.)fox say?

(C#m)Ring ding ding ding ding e ring e ding.

Ge ring ding ding ding e ring e ding.

Ge ring ding ding ding ding r ring d ding.

What the fox say?

(C#m)Wa pa pa pa pa pa pow.

Wa pa pa pa pa pow.

Wa pa pa pa pa pa pow.

What the fox say?

(C#m)Ha tee ha tee ha tee ho.

Ha tee ha tee ha tee ho.

Ha tee ha tee ha tee ho.

What the fox say?

(C#m)Joff tchoff tchoff tchoff tchof fo tchof fo tchoff.

Joff tchoff tchoff tchof fo tchof fo tchoff.

Joff tchoff tchoff tchoff tchof fo tchof fo tchoff.

What the (CN.C.)fox you’re stand ing still.

Your fur is red, so beau ti ful.

Like an an gel in dis guise.

But if you meet a friend ly horse,

will you com mu ni cate by (C#m)mor or or or orse, (B)mor or or or orse, mor or or or How orse?

you speak to that (C#m)hor or or or orse, (B)hor or or or orse, (F#)hor or or or orse.

What does the (CN.C.)fox say?

(C#m)Ja cha cha cha cha cha chow.

Cha cha cha cha cha chow.

Ja cha cha cha cha cha chow.

What the fox say?

(C#m)Fra ka ka ka ka ka ka ka kow.

Fra ka ka ka ka ka ka ka kow.

Fra ka ka ka ka ka ka ka kow.

What the fox say?

A (C#m)hee a hee ha hee.

A hee a hee ha hee.

A hee a hee ha hee.

What the fox say?

Ooh.

Ooh.

What does the (CN.C.)fox say?

The sec ret of the fox,

an cient mys ter y.

Some where deep in the woods,

I know you’re hid ing.

What is your sound?

Will we ev er know?

Will al ways be a mys ter y.

What do you say?

You’re my guar dian an gel

hid ing in the woods.

What is your sound?

A bop bop bop way do.

Bo be de bop bop way do.

A bop bop bop way do.

Will we ev er know?

Ba by do bop bop way do.

(G#m7)I want Ba ba to dom way know, do.

(A)I want to know, I want to know.

A ba by day bop bom bay dum.

The Fox by Ylvis — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Fox by Ylvis 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 130 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 "The Fox" 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 "The Fox"?
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.