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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Minnie The Moocher" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 100 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 “Minnie The Moocher”
- Can I play "Minnie The Moocher" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Minnie The Moocher" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Minnie The Moocher" by Cab Calloway played in?
- Minnie The Moocher is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Minnie The Moocher"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Minnie The Moocher" 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 "Minnie The Moocher"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Minnie The Moocher"?
- "Minnie The Moocher" was originally performed by Cab Calloway. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Minnie The Moocher"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: B, C7, Em. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Cab Calloway can I play here?
- Try "Minnie The Moocher". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Minnie The Moocher"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Minnie The Moocher" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Minnie The Moocher"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Minnie The Moocher" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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