The Little Old Lady

by Jan & Dean
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Lyrics

The (F)lit tle old the la dy from Pas a her de na (Go Gran ny, go, Gran ny, (Bb)go, Gran ny, (F)go.) has a pret ty lit tle flow er bed of white gar de nias.

(C)(Go Gran ny, go, Gran ny, (G7)go, Gran ny, (C7)go.)

But (F)gon na in a rick et y (Bb)soon er or lat er, there’s a (Eb)brand keep her shin off the ac (C)su per stocked Dodge.

And (F)ev ’ry bod y’s say in’ that there’s no bod y mean er than the lit tle old la dy from Pas a de na.

She (Bb7)drives real fast and she drives real hard.

She’s the (F)ter ror of Col o ra do Bou le vard.

It’s the (Ab)lit tle old la dy from (C7)Pas a de na!

If you (F)see her on the strip just don’t try to her choose her.

(Go Gran ny, go, Gran ny, (Bb)go, Gran ny, (F)go.) You might have ty a tle go er, but you’ll nev er lose her.

(C)(Go Gran ny, go, Gran ny, (G7)go, Gran ny, (C7)go.) She’s (F)gon na get a tick et now, (Bb)miles a or lat er, ’cause she (Eb)can’t ’em a foot off then she’ll (C)cel er a tor.

And (F)ev ’ry bod y’s say in’ that there’s no bod y mean er than the lit tle old la dy from Pas a de na.

She (Bb7)drives real fast and she drives real hard.

She’s the (F)ter ror of Col o ra do Bou le vard.

It’s the (Ab)lit tle old la dy from (C7)Pas a de na!

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The Little Old Lady — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Little Old Lady" by Jan & Dean: 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, 100 BPM.

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

About “The Little Old Lady”

What key is "The Little Old Lady" by Jan & Dean played in?
The Little Old Lady 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 "The Little Old Lady"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Little Old Lady" 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 Little Old Lady"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Little Old Lady"?
"The Little Old Lady" was originally performed by Jan & Dean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Little Old Lady"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, C, C7, Eb, F, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Jan & Dean can I play here?
Try "SURF CITY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Little Old Lady" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Little Old Lady" by Jan & Dean. 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 Little Old Lady" 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 "The Little Old Lady" 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.