Other arrangements of Cocktails For Two
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Oh, what de (B)light to be (C)giv en the (B)right to be (C)care free and (G)gay once a (C)gain.
No long er (Eb)slink ing, re (E)spect a bly (Eb)drink ing like (E)civ il ized (B)la dies and (E)men.
No long er need we miss
a charm ing scene like (G)this.
(CN.C.)In some se clud ed ren dez (C)vous,
(CN.C.)that o ver looks the av e (G7)nue,
with some one shar ing a de (Dm7)light ful (G7)chat of (Dm7)this and (G7)that and (Cmaj7)cock tails for two.
(CN.C.)As we en joy a cig a (C6)rette
(CN.C.)to some ex qui site chan son (G7)nette,
(CN.C.)two hands are sure to sly ly (Dm7)meet be (G7)neath a (Dm7)ser vi (G7)ette with (C9)cock tails for two.
My head may go (Fmaj7)reel (F6)ing,
but my heart will be o (C)be di ent,
with in tox i cat ing (Dm7)kiss es
for the (G9)prin ci (G7)pal in (C6)gre di ent.
(CN.C.)Most an y af ter noon at (C6)five
(CN.C.)we’ll be so glad we’re both a (G7)live.
(CN.C.)Then may be for tune will com (Dm7)plete her (G7)plan that (Dm7)all be (G7)gan with (C7)cock tails for two.
(CN.C.)In some se clud ed ren dez (C)vous,
(CN.C.)that o ver looks the av e (G7)nue,
with some one shar ing a de (Dm7)light ful (G7)chat of (Dm7)this and (G7)that and (Cmaj7)cock tails for two.
(CN.C.)As we en joy a cig a (C6)rette
(CN.C.)to some ex qui site chan son (G7)nette,
(CN.C.)two hands are sure to sly ly (Dm7)meet be (G7)neath a (Dm7)ser vi (G7)ette with (C9)cock tails for two.
My head may go (Fmaj7)reel (F6)ing,
but my heart will be o (C)be di ent,
with in tox i cat ing (Dm7)kiss es
for the (G9)prin ci (G7)pal in (C6)gre di ent.
(CN.C.)Most an y af ter noon at (C6)five
(CN.C.)we’ll be so glad we’re both a (G7)live.
(CN.C.)Then may be for tune will com (Dm7)plete her (G7)plan that (Dm7)all be (G7)gan with (C7)cock tails for two.
(CN.C.)In some se clud ed ren dez (C7)cock tails for two.
Cocktails For Two — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Cocktails For Two" by Spike Jones & His City Slickers: 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 C, 150 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Cocktails For Two”
- What key is "Cocktails For Two" by Spike Jones & His City Slickers played in?
- Cocktails For Two is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cocktails For Two"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cocktails For Two" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cocktails For Two"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cocktails For Two"?
- "Cocktails For Two" was originally performed by Spike Jones & His City Slickers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cocktails For Two"?
- This arrangement uses 25 chords: A9, Ab7, B, B7, C, C#dim7, C6, C7, +17 more.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Cocktails For Two" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cocktails For Two" by Spike Jones & His City Slickers. 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 "Cocktails For Two" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Cocktails For Two" 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.