Weasel And The White Boys Cool

by Rickie Lee Jones

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Lyrics

Sal was work ing in Ny ro’s Nook in down town

sell in’ ar ti cles (A)of con gress to these peo (Asus4)ple down

town.

He was pret ty (A)slea zy (D7)when I met him.

A wea (D)sel in a (Em)poor boy’s

wool.

A (D)wea sel in a (Em)poor boy’s (D)wool.

A (D)wea sel in a (Em)poor boy’s,

just (A7)like a, a (D)wea

(Em)sel, yeah.

Sal was work ing in Ny ro’s Nook in down

town

sell in’ ar ti cles (A)of con gress to these peo (Asus4)ple down

town.

He was pret ty (A)slea zy (D7)when I met him.

A wea (D)sel in a (Em)poor boy’s

wool.

A (D)wea sel in a (Em)poor boy’s (D)wool.

A (D)wea sel in a (Em)poor boy’s,

just (A7)like a, a (D)wea (Em)sel, yeah.

sel, yeah, (D)yeah.

So Sal,

say good (A)bye

to your (G)mom

and your (F)dad.

(D)Sal, say good (A)bye to the (E7sus4)bar ri (Asus4)o.

(C)Sal, say good (G)bye to your (D)bud dies (C)and your (Bb)pals An ge la, Per ry, and (Em7)Mar i o.

So Sal,

say good (A)bye to your (G)mom and your (F)dad.

(D)Sal, say good (A)bye to the (E7sus4)bar ri (Asus4)o.

(C)Sal, say good (G)bye to your (D)bud dies (C)and your (Bb)pals An ge la, Per ry, and (Em7)Mar i o.

Like a wea

(A)sel.

(A)sel.

Weasel And The White Boys Cool by Rickie Lee Jones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Weasel And The White Boys Cool” by Rickie Lee Jones 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 A 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Weasel And The White Boys Cool" 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 "Weasel And The White Boys Cool"?
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.