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La Cu ca (G)ra cha, La Cu ca ra cha, Run ning up and (Bbdim)down the (D7)house, La Cu ca ra cha, La Cu ca ra cha, Qui et as a lit tle mouse, He gets in trou ble, a lot of trou ble, Snoop ing here and ev ’ry (D7)where, La Cu ca ra cha, La Cu ca ra cha, Al ways keeps the cup board (G)bare.
(G)Then one day when cook was bak ing, (E7)Won dered he “What is she (Am)mak ing?” (D7)For it looked so ap pe tiz ing, With the bat ter slow ly (G)ris ing, To the edge he start ed skip ping, (E7)Then he found that he was (Am)slip ping (D7)In the pie so hot and blaz in’, Now he’s just an oth er rais in.
La Cu ca
Wan dered in a (Bbdim)dress ing (D7)room, A love ly la dy, a pret ty la dy, Could n’t see well in the gloom, La Cu ca ra cha, La Cu ca ra cha, Fell in to her make up (D7)bowl, When she had paint ed she near ly faint ed, Thought her face had grown a (G)mole.
(G)Lat er on he old er, (E7)Then he found the nights much (Am)cold er, (D7)’Till he saw a sleeve wide o pen, Snug and warm as he was (G)hop in’, ’Twas time and place for nap
(E7)’Till some bo dy start ed (Am)slap ping, (D7)Woe be tide the lit tle mid get, He had made the own fid get.
(G)ra cha, La Cu ca ra cha, Just the same as (Bbdim)you and (D7)I, He got the jit ters, the sweets and bit ters, Lived and loved and said “Good (G)bye!”
La Cucaracha (The Cockroach) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)" by Traditional: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)”
- Can I sing "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)" by Traditional in?
- The backing track is in G at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)"?
- "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)" was originally performed by Traditional. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Traditional are available?
- Other accompaniments by Traditional: "All Through The Night", "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way", "I Cannot Tell". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)" by Traditional. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "La Cucaracha (The Cockroach)" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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