Iko Iko

by Dr. John
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Lyrics

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.

un

Iko Iko — Piano Lead Sheet

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"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 D, 80 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 D.
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.
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 D at 80 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 D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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