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A (CN.C.)ru ba, Ja mai ca, ooh, I wan na take ya.
Ber mu da, Ba ha ma, come on, pret ty ma ma.
Key Lar go, Mon te go, ba by, why don’t we go, Ja mai ca.
Off the Flor i da Keys
there’s a place called (F)Ko ko mo.
That’s where you (C)want to go to get a (D7)way from it all.
Bod ies in the sand,
trop i cal drink melt ing (F)in your hand.
(Fm)that We’ll be fall ing in love to the rhy thm of a (D7)steel drum band
(G7)way down in Ko ko mo.
A (C)ru ba, Ja mai ca, ooh, I wan na take you to Ber (F)mu da, Ba ha ma.
Come on, pret ty ma ma.
Key (C)Lar go, Mon te go, ooh, I wan na take you (C7)down to (F)Ko ko mo.
We’ll (Fm)get there fast and then we’ll (C)take it slow.
(Am)That’s where we (Dm7)wan na go,
way down in Ko ko mo.
(C)Mar ti nique, that Mont ser rat mys tique.
We’ll put out to sea
and we’ll per fect our (F)chem is try.
By and by we’ll de fy a lit tle bit of (D7)grav i ty.
Af ter noon de light,
trop cock cal tails melt and (F)moon lit nights,
(Fm)that dream y look in your eye, give me a trop i cal (D7)con tact high
(G7)way down in Ko ko mo.
A (C)ru ba, Ja mai ca, ooh, I wan na take you to Ber (F)mu da, Ba ha ma.
Come on, pret ty ma ma.
Key (C)Lar go, Mon te go, ooh, I wan na take you (C7)down to (F)Ko ko mo.
We’ll (Fm)get there fast and then we’ll (C)take it slow.
(Am)That’s where we (Dm7)wan na go,
way down in Ko ko mo.
(C)Port au Prince, I wan na catch a glimpse.
Ev ’ry bod y knows
a lit tle place like (F)Ko ko mo.
By and by we’ll de fy a lit tle bit of (D7)grav i ty.
Now if you (C)wan na go to get a (D7)way from it all,
go down to Ko ko mo.
A (C)ru ba, Ja mai ca, ooh, I wan na take you (C7)to Ber (F)mu da, Ba ha ma.
Come on, pret ty ma ma.
Key (C)Lar go, Mon te go, ooh, I wan na take you (C7)down to (F)Ko ko mo.
We’ll (Fm)get there fast and then we’ll (C)take it slow.
(Am)That’s where we (Dm7)wan na go,
way down in Ko ko mo.
Kokomo — Simple Sheet Music
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"Kokomo" 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 C, 110 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Kokomo”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Kokomo"?
- 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 "Kokomo" by The Beach Boys played in?
- Kokomo is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Kokomo"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Kokomo" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Kokomo"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Kokomo"?
- "Kokomo" was originally performed by The Beach Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
- Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "Kokomo". Key of C, 110 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.