Poison Ivy

by The Lambrettas
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Lyrics

She (Ab)come on like a rose, sy,

and (Ab)ev ’ry bod y knows zy.

she’ll (Ab)real get you in dutch.

Why, (Ab)you can (CN.C.)look, her but you’d bet ter not touch.

Poi son (Fm)I vy,

Poi son (Cm)I vy.

Late at night while you’re sleep in’, Poi son (Bbm)I vy comes creep in’ (Fm)’round.

She’s (Ab)pret ty as a dai sy,

but (Ab)look out, man, she’s cra zy.

She’ll (Ab)real ly do you in

Why, (Ab)if you (CN.C.)look, her but you’d bet ter not skin.

Poi son (Fm)I vy,

Poi son (Cm)I vy.

Late at night while you’re sleep in’, Poi son (Bbm)I vy comes creep in’ (Fm)’round.

She’s

Ah, that (Db)beat will make you jump y and booze will make you lump y.

The (Ab)way it rocks will make you jump and twitch.

That (Db)rhy thm’s gon na fool ya, that slow back beat can cool ya.

But (Eb)Poi son (CN.C.)I vy, Lord, will make you itch.

You’re (Ab)gon na need an o cean

of (Ab)cal a mine lo tion.

(G)You’ll be (Ab)scratch in’ like a hound

the (Ab)min ute (CN.C.)you start to mess a round.

Poi son (Fm)I vy,

Poi son (Cm)I vy.

Late at night while you’re sleep in’, Poi son (Bbm)I vy comes creep in’.

Late at (Fm)night while you’re sleep in’, Poi son (Bb)I vy comes creep in’.

Late at (Fm)night while you’re sleep in’, Poi son (Bb)I vy comes creep in’ a (Fm)round.

Poison Ivy — Simple Sheet Music

"Poison Ivy" 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 Db, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Poison Ivy

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Poison Ivy"?
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 "Poison Ivy" by The Lambrettas played in?
Poison Ivy is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Poison Ivy"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Poison Ivy" 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 "Poison Ivy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Poison Ivy"?
"Poison Ivy" was originally performed by The Lambrettas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Poison Ivy"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, C, Cm, Db, Eb, Fm, +2 more.
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 "Poison Ivy". Key of Db, 120 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.

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