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(Dm7)Cis co Kid was a friend of (Dm7)mine.
(Dm7)Cis co Kid was a friend of (Dm7)mine.
(Dm7)He drink whis key, Pan cho (Am7)drink in’ (Dm7)wine.
(Dm7)He drink whis key, Pan cho (Am7)drink in’ (Dm7)wine.
We (Dm7)met down on the bor der (Am7)Ri o (Dm7)Grande.
We (Dm7)met down on the bor der (Am7)Ri o (Dm7)Grande.
We
(Dm7)Eat the salt ed pea nuts (Am7)out the can.
(Dm7)Eat the salt ed pea nuts (Am7)out the can.
The (Dm7)out laws had us pinned down (Am7)at the (Dm7)fort.
The (Dm7)out laws had us pinned down (Am7)at the (Dm7)fort.
The
(Dm7)Cis co came in blast in’, (Am7)drink in’ (Dm7)port.
(Dm7)Cis co came in blast in’, (Am7)drink in’ (Dm7)port.
(C6)Ah
(C#)ya
(Dm)ya,
(C6)ya
(C#)ya
(Dm)ya.
We (Dm7)rode the sun set hors es (Am7)made of (Dm7)steel.
We (Dm7)rode the sun set hors es (Am7)made of (Dm7)steel.
We
(Dm7)Chase the Grin go rus tlers (Am7)through the (Dm7)field.
(Dm7)Chase the Grin go rus tlers (Am7)through the (Dm7)field.
(Dm7)Cis co Kid was a friend of (Dm7)mine.
(Dm7)Cis co Kid he was a friend of (Dm7)mine.
(Dm7)Cis co Kid was a friend of (Dm7)mine.
(Dm7)Cis co Kid was a friend of (Dm7)mine.
The Cisco Kid — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Cisco Kid" by War: 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 F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Cisco Kid”
- What key is "The Cisco Kid" by War played in?
- The Cisco Kid is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Cisco Kid"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Cisco Kid" 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 "The Cisco Kid"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Cisco Kid"?
- "The Cisco Kid" was originally performed by War. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Cisco Kid"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, C#, C6, Dm, Dm7, F, +1 more.
- What other songs by War can I play here?
- Try "WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS?", "LOW RIDER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Cisco Kid" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Cisco Kid" by War. 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 "The Cisco Kid" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "The Cisco Kid" 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.