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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Iko Iko" by The Dixie Cups in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Iko Iko" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Iko Iko" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Iko Iko"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Iko Iko" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Iko Iko"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Iko Iko" is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.

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