Cocktails For Two

by Spike Jones & His City Slickers
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Cocktails For Two" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About “Cocktails For Two

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cocktails For Two"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Cocktails For Two". Key of C, 150 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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