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(C)I ko, I ko, I ko, I ko un (G)day.
(G7)Jock a mo fee no ai na né, jock a mo fee na (C)né.
My grand ma and your grand ma were talk in’ by the (G)fi o.
(G7)My grand ma told your grand ma, “We’re gon na par ty on the bay ou.” Talk in’ ‘bout, hey now, hey now, I ko I ko un (G)day.
(G7)Jock a mo fee no ai na né, jock a mo fee na (C)né.
(C)My por poise and your por poise, swim min’ up the (G)bay ou.
(G7)My por poise told a your por poise, “I’m gon na jump a in to the (C)sky o.” Now, you my best friend and you your best friend were sit ting on the (G)bay ou.
‘cause (G7)My best friend told your best friend, “Man, my por poise jumped so high o.” Talk in’ ’bout hey now, hey now, I ko I ko un (G)day.
(G7)Jock a mo fee no ai na né, jock a mo fee na (C)né.
(C)See that girl all dressed in green, I ko, I ko (G)un day.
(G7)She’s not a she’s jam mer maid queen, “I’m gon na jock a mo fee na (C)né.
o.” Now, you my lit tle told you your lit tle were “O ko, me o (G)mi o.” ‘cause (G7)My lit tle told your lit tle “We be jam min’ on the bay ou.” Talk in’ ’bout jock a mo fee na (C)né.
Talk in’ ‘bout (Bb7)I ko, I ko, I ko, I ko, un day;
I ko, I ko, I ko, I ko, un day;
(Bb7)I ko, I ko, I ko, I ko, un day;
I ko, I ko, I ko, I ko, un day;
day.
Iko Iko — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Iko Iko" by The Dixie Cups: 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, 160 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Iko Iko”
- What key is "Iko Iko" by The Dixie Cups played in?
- Iko Iko 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 "Iko Iko"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Iko Iko" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Iko Iko"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Iko Iko"?
- "Iko Iko" was originally performed by The Dixie Cups. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Dixie Cups can I play here?
- Try "IKO IKO", "CHAPEL OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Iko Iko" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Iko Iko" by The Dixie Cups. 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 "Iko Iko" 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 "Iko Iko" 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.