You Can Leave Your Hat On

by Joe Cocker

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Lyrics

Ba by, take off your coat

real slow.

Don’t take off your shoes;

I’ll take off your shoes.

Ba by, take off your dress,

yes,

yes, yes.

You can leave your hat on.

You can (Fsus4)leave your hat on.

You can leave your hat (C7)on.

Go o ver there;

turn on the lights,

hey, all the lights.

Come o ver here;

stand on that chair.

Yeah, that’s right.

Raise your arms up in the air;

now shake ’em.

Now give me rea son to live.

You give me rea son to live.

You give me rea son to live.

You give me rea son to live.

Sweet (Bb)dar ling,

(you can leave your hat (C7)on).

You can leave your hat on.

Ba (F)by, (you can leave your hat (C7)on).

You can leave your hat on.

You can leave your hat (C7)on.

You can leave your hat (C7)on.

Sus pi cious minds keep talk ing.

They’re try’n’ to tear us a part.

They don’t be lieve in this love of mine.

They don’t know what love is.

They don’t (C7)know what love is.

They don’t (C7)know what love (CN.C.)is.

They don’t (Fsus4)know what love is.

But (Fsus4)I know what love is.

(You can leave your hat (C7)on.)

(You can leave your hat (C7)on.)

You Can Leave Your Hat On by Joe Cocker — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Can Leave Your Hat On” by Joe Cocker 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 C 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 "You Can Leave Your Hat On" 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 "You Can Leave Your Hat On"?
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.