Splish Splash

by Bobby Darin
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Lyrics

Splish, splash, I was tak in’ a bath ’long a bout a Sat ur day night.

A rub, dub, just re lax in’ in the tub, all the (C7)think in’ ev ’ry thing was all (F7)right.

Well, I (Bb)stepped out the tub, put my (Bb7)feet on the floor, I (Eb)wrapped the towel a round me and I (Edim7)o pened the (F7)door.

And then a splish, splash, I I (F7)jumped back in the bath, well, how was I to know there was a par ty go ing on?

Bing, bang, I I saw the whole gang danc in’ on my liv in’ room rug.

A Flip, flop, they were do in’ the the bop, all the (C7)teens in’ had the thing danc in’ (F7)bug.

There was (Bb)stepped Lol li pop put with (Bb7)Peg gy Sue, floor, Good (Eb)Gol ly, Miss a Mol ly was a (Edim7)e ven there (F7)too.

A well a splish, splash, I for (F7)got a bout the bath, I went and put my danc ing shoes a par ty go ing on?

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I was a (Bb)splish in’ and a splash in’,

I was a roll in’ and a stroll in’,

I was a (Eb)mov in’ and a grovv in’,

I was a (Bb)reel in’ with the feel in’.

I was a (Bb)splish in’ and a splash in’,

I was a roll in’ and a stroll in’,

I was a (Eb)mov in’ and a grovv in’,

I was a (Bb)reel in’ with the feel in’.

I was a splish in’ and a splash in’.

Splish Splash — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Splish Splash" by Bobby Darin in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 132 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Splish Splash”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Splish Splash"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Splish Splash" by Bobby Darin played in?
Splish Splash 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 "Splish Splash"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Splish Splash" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Splish Splash"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Splish Splash"?
"Splish Splash" was originally performed by Bobby Darin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bobby Darin can I play here?
Try "EIGHTEEN YELLOW ROSES", "ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS", "THINGS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Splish Splash" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 132 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.