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I ko, I ko,
I ko, I ko un day.
Jock a mo fee no ai na ne, jock a mo fee na ne.
My spy boy told your spy boy, sit tin’ on the Bay ou.
My spy boy told your spy boy I’m gon’ set your tail on fire.
(D)Talk in’ ’bout hey now, (hey now,) hey now, (hey now,) I ko, I ko un day.
Jock a mo fee no ai na ne, jock a mo fee na ne.
(D)My Ma rie told your Ma rie, sitt in on the Bay ou.
My Ma rie told your Ma rie gon na set your flag on fire.
ne.
We gon’ down to Bo la sion, (A7)I ko, I ko un day.
o.
’Cause We gon’ catch a lit tle ol’ sal mon now and we’re jock a mo fee na ne.
Now, (D)talk in’ ’bout hey now, (hey now,) hey now, (hey now,) I ko, I ko un day.
Jock a mo fee no ai na ne, jock a mo fee na ne.
(D)See Ma rie down the road tracks, I ko, I ko, un day.
Put it here in the en sack wit’ your jock a mo fee na ne.
My lil’ boy to your lil’ boy, (A7)get your head on my day.
o.
’Cause My lil’ girl what to you your lil’ boy, now we gon’ get a your chick en wire.
Now, (D)Talk in’ ’bout hey now, (hey now,) hey now, (hey now,) I ko, I ko un day.
Jock a mo fee no ai na ne, jock a mo fee na ne.
(D)We gon’ down to Bed ford town, I ko, I ko, un day.
We gon’ tell ’bout your in’ ’round they gon’ jock a mo fee na ne.
Both er what you tell them to, (A7)I ko, I ko un day.
o.
’Cause we ain’t do what to you tell us to now if you jock a mo fee na ne.
Now, (D)talk in’ ’bout hey now, (hey now,) hey now, (hey now,) I ko, I ko un day.
Jock a mo fee no ai na ne, jock a mo fee na ne.
Jock a mo fee na nay, what I say,
un day.
Jock a mo fee na nay, what I say,
un day.
Jock a mo fee na nay, what I say,
un day.
Jock mo I ko un fee na what I mo fee na nay.
un I a I ko un day, na jock a mo say, na nay.
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Iko Iko — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Iko Iko" by Dr. John: 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 D, 80 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 “Iko Iko”
- What key is "Iko Iko" by Dr. John played in?
- Iko Iko is arranged in the key of D 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 80 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 Dr. John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Iko Iko"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: A7, C7, D. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Iko Iko" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Iko Iko" by Dr. John. 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 D, 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.