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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Iko Iko" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Iko Iko"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Iko Iko". Key of D, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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