Tijuana Taxi

by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Band

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Lyrics

Down in old Ti jua na town

there’s this hap py honk in’ sound,

some (F)thing (D7)you just (D)can’t (D7)put down.

It’s the (C7)world re nowned

Ti jua na (F)tax i cab.

So, you’re not im pressed you say

with a beat up Chev ro let,

but (F)that (D7)driv er (D)man, (D7)Jo

knows his (C7)way a round

Ti jua na (F)tax i cab.

So, you’re (F)town, Hey, ya wan na swing, just tell Jo sé!

have your self a fling, What cha wan na play?

meet some pret ty thing?

An y time you say, Liv in’ like a king!

long as you can pay.

(Bb)Pic ture post cards

’n’ hot te qui la, (F)French per fume, man,

from Ven e zue (D7)la, (Gm)when you’re on a

Ti jua na tax i (F)ride!

Give those bulls a great big band,

love that mar i (C7)ach i band.

But the (D7)best thing (D)in (D7)the land

is that (C7)hand me down

Ti jua na (F)tax i cab.

Hey, ya wan na swing, You just tell Jo sé!

have your self a fling, What cha wan na play?

meet some pret ty thing?

An y time you say, Liv in’ like a king!

long as you can pay.

ture post cards

’n’ hot te qui la, (F)French per fume, man,

from Ven e zue (D7)la, (Gm)when you’re on a

Ti jua na tax i (F)ride!

So ya swing and go for broke,

not a pen ny (C7)in your poke,

got no (D7)cig a (D)rettes (D7)to smoke.

But ya (C7)hand me down

Ti jua na (F)tax i cab.

Hey, ya wan na swing, (C7)had your fling,

the (C9)pret ty thing,

and (C6)ev ’ry thing

is (C7)ring a ding.

O (F)lé!

Tijuana Taxi by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tijuana Taxi by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Band 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Tijuana Taxi" 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 "Tijuana Taxi"?
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.