Iko Iko

by The Dixie Cups
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)My grand ma and your grand ma were sit ting by the fire.

My grand ma says to your grand ma, “I’m gon na set your flag on fire.” Talk in’ ’bout hey now!

Hey now!

I ko, I ko, un day.

Jock a mo fee no ai na né.

Jock a mo fee na né.

(F)Look at my king all dressed in red.

(C)I ko, I ko, un fire, day.

I bet cha five dol lars he’ll to kill you dead.

“I’m gon na (F)Jock a mo fee na on né.

fire.” Talk in’ ’bout hey now!

(Hey now!) Hey now!

(Hey now!) I ko, I ko, un (C)day.

Jock a mo fee no ai na né.

Jock a mo fee na (F)né.

(F)My at flag boy and your flag boy (C)sit tin’ I ko, the fire, day.

I my cha flag boy lars says to your flag boy, “I’m gon na (F)set a your flag na on né.

fire.” Talk in’ ’bout hey now!

(Hey now!) Hey now!

(Hey now!) I ko, I ko, un (C)day.

Jock a mo fee no ai na né.

Jock a mo fee na (F)né.

(C)Jock a mo fee na (F)né.

Hey now!

Hey now!

Hey now!

Hey now!

(Db)Jock a mo fee na (Gb)né.

I ko!

See that man all dressed in green?

I ko, I ko, un (Db)day.

He’s not a man; he’s a lov in’ ma chine.

Jock a mo fee na (Gb)né.

Talk in’ ’bout hey now!

(Hey now!) Hey now!

(Hey now!) I ko, I ko, un (Db)day.

Jock a mo fee no ai na né.

Jock a mo fee na (Gb)né.

Talk in’ ’bout hey now!

(Hey now!) Hey now!

(Hey now!) I ko, I ko, un (Db)day.

Jock a mo fee no ai na né.

Jock a mo fee na (Gb)né.

Talk in’ ’bout Jock a mo fee na (Gb)né.

(Db)Jock a mo fee na (Gb)né.

Iko Iko — Piano Lead Sheet

"Iko Iko" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Iko Iko

Where are the chord symbols for "Iko Iko" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Iko Iko" is in Bb.
What key is "Iko Iko" by The Dixie Cups played in?
Iko Iko is arranged in the key of Bb 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Iko Iko" 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 "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 chords are used in "Iko Iko"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, Db, F, Gb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by The Dixie Cups can I play here?
Try "CHAPEL OF LOVE", "Iko Iko". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Iko Iko" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Iko Iko" is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Iko Iko"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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