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She (F)comes on like a rose, sy,
but ev ’ry bod y knows zy.
She’ll she’ll get you in dutch.
(F)You can (CN.C.)look but you bet ter not touch.
Poi son (Dm)I vy,
Poi son (A7)I vy.
Late at (Dm)night while you’re sleep in’, Poi son (G)I vy comes a creep in’ a (Dm)round.
She’s (F)pret ty as a dai sy,
but look out, man, she’s cra zy.
She’ll real ly do you in,
(F)if you (CN.C.)let her get un der your skin.
Poi son (Dm)I vy,
Poi son (A7)I vy.
Late at (Dm)night while you’re sleep in’, Poi son (G)I vy comes a creep in’ a (Dm)round.
She’s (Dm)round.
(Bb)Mea sles make you bump y, and mumps ’ll make you lump y, and (F)chick en pox ’ll make you jump and twitch.
A (Bb)com mon cold ’ll fool ya, and whoop in’ cough can cool ya, but (C7)Poi (CN.C.)son I vy, Lord, ’ll make you itch.
You’re (F)gon na need an o cean
of cal a mine lo tion.
(F)You’ll be scratch in’ like a hound
the (CN.C.)min ute you start to mess a round.
Poi son (Dm)I vy,
Poi son (A7)I vy.
Late at (Dm)night while you’re sleep in’, Poi son (G)I vy comes a creep in’ a (Dm)round.
(Bb)Mea sles make you bump y, and mumps ’ll make you lump y, and (F)chick en pox ’ll make you jump and twitch.
A (Bb)com mon cold ’ll fool ya, and whoop in’ cough can cool ya, but (C7)Poi (CN.C.)son I vy, Lord, ’ll make you itch.
You’re (F)gon na need an o cean
of cal a mine lo tion.
(F)You’ll be scratch in’ like a hound
the (CN.C.)min ute you start to mess a round.
Poi son (Dm)I vy,
Poi son (A7)I vy.
Late at (Dm)night while you’re sleep in’, Poi son (G)I vy comes a creep in’ a (Dm)round.
(Dm)round.
Poison Ivy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Poison Ivy" by The Coasters: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 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 “Poison Ivy”
- What key is "Poison Ivy" by The Coasters played in?
- Poison Ivy is arranged in the key of Bb 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 Coasters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Poison Ivy"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A7, Bb, C, C7, Dm, Eb, F, F7, +1 more.
- What other songs by The Coasters can I play here?
- Try "SEARCHIN'", "YOUNG BLOOD", "CHARLIE BROWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Poison Ivy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Poison Ivy" by The Coasters. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Poison Ivy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Poison Ivy" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.