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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"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 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”
- 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 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 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 Bb, 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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