What key is "My Boy Lollipop" in?

"My Boy Lollipop" by Millie Small is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "My Boy Lollipop" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "My Boy Lollipop" 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.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)My boy (Eb)Lol li pop,

you made my heart go (Eb)gid dy up.

You are as sweet as (Eb)can dy;

you’re my (Fm7)sug ar (Eb6)dan dy.

(Fm7)Ha, ho (Bb7)my boy (Eb)Lol li pop,

nev er ev er (Eb)leave me,

be cause it would (Eb)grieve me;

(Fm7)my heart (Bb7)told me (Eb)so.

I (Ab)love ya, I love ya, I love ya so;

that I want you to (Eb7)know.

I (Ab)need ya, I need ya, I need ya so, and (Bb)I’ll (CN.C.)nev er let you (Bb7)go.

My boy (Eb)Lol li pop,

you made my heart go (Eb)gid dy up.

You set my world on (Eb)fire;

you are my one de (Eb)sire.

(Bb6)My (Fm7)boy (Eb)Lol (Bb7)li (Eb)pop!

My Boy Lollipop by Millie Small

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “My Boy Lollipop”

What key is "My Boy Lollipop" in?: "My Boy Lollipop" by Millie Small is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "My Boy Lollipop" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "My Boy Lollipop" 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.

My Boy Lollipop

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Lyrics

My Boy Lollipop by Millie Small

About “My Boy Lollipop”

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