My Boy Lollipop

by Millie Small
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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!

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

My Boy Lollipop — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "My Boy Lollipop" 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 Eb, 120 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 “My Boy Lollipop”

Can I play "My Boy Lollipop" 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 "My Boy Lollipop" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "My Boy Lollipop" by Millie Small played in?
My Boy Lollipop is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Boy Lollipop"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Boy Lollipop" 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 "My Boy Lollipop"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Boy Lollipop"?
"My Boy Lollipop" was originally performed by Millie Small. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Boy Lollipop"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Ab6, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, C, Eb, Eb6, +2 more.
Can a complete beginner play "My Boy Lollipop"?
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. "My Boy Lollipop" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "My Boy Lollipop"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Boy Lollipop" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.