Hey (Em)folks, here’s a sto ry ’bout Min nie the Moo cher,
she was a low down (B)hoo chie (Em)coo cher.
She was the rough est tough est frail, but (C7)Min nie had a heart as (B)big as a whale.
Hi de (Em)hi de hi de hi.
(Hi de hi de hi de hi.) Ho de ho de ho de ho.
(Ho de ho de ho de ho.) He de he de he de he.
(He de he de he de he.) Hi de hi de hi de ho.
(Hi de hi de hi de ho.) (Em)She messed a round with a bloke named Smok ie.
She loved him, though (B)he was (Em)cok ey.
He took her down to Chi na town and he (C7)showed her how to kick the (B)gong a round.
Hi de (Em)hi de hi de hi.
(Hi de hi de hi de hi.) Ho de ho de ho de ho.
(Ho de ho de ho de ho.) He de he de he de he.
(He de he de he de he.) Hi de hi de hi de ho.
(Hi de hi de hi de ho.)
Minnie The Moocher by Cab Calloway
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Minnie The Moocher”
- What key is "Minnie The Moocher" in?
- "Minnie The Moocher" by Cab Calloway is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Minnie The Moocher" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Minnie The Moocher" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Minnie The Moocher"?
- This arrangement of "Minnie The Moocher" uses 3 chords: B, C7, Em. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Minnie The Moocher" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Cab Calloway can I play here?
- Try "Minnie The Moocher". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.