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(Eb)Ev ’ry bod y’s do in’ a (Cm)brand new dance now.
(Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) I (Eb)know you’ll get to like it if you (Cm)give it a chance now.
(Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) My (Ab)lit tle ba by sis ter can (Fm)do it with ease; it’s (Ab)eas i er than learn in’ your (F7)A B C’s.
So (Eb)come on, come on, (Bb9)do the lo co mo tion with (Eb6)me.
You got ta swing your hips now.
Come on, ba by,
jump up,
jump back.
Oh, well, I (Bb7)think you got the knack.
(Eb)Now that you can do it, a (Cm)let’s make a chain now.
(Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) A (Eb)chug a chug a mo tion like a (Cm)rail get road train now.
(Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) There’s (Ab)Do it nice and eas y now, so (Fm)don’t lose con trol, a (Ab)lit tle bit of rhy thm and a (F7)lot of soul.
So, (Eb)Come on, come on, (Bb9)do the lo co mo tion with (Eb)me.
(Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) (Eb)Move a round the floor it, a (Cm)let’s make a chain tion.
(Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) A (Eb)Do it hold in’ hands tion if a (Cm)rail get road train tion.
(Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) There’s (Ab)nev er been a dance y that’s so (Fm)eas y to do.
It (Ab)e ven makes you hap py when you’re (F7)feel in’ blue.
So, (Eb)come on, come on, (Bb9)do the lo co mo tion with (Eb)me.
(Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) (Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) (Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.)
The Loco-motion — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Loco-motion" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 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 “The Loco-motion”
- Can I play "The Loco-motion" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Loco-motion" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Loco-motion" by Little Eva played in?
- The Loco-motion is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Loco-motion"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Loco-motion" 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 "The Loco-motion"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Loco-motion"?
- "The Loco-motion" was originally performed by Little Eva. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Loco-motion"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb7, Bb9, Cm, Eb, Eb6, F7, Fm.
- What other songs by Little Eva can I play here?
- Try "The Loco-Motion". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Loco-motion"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Loco-motion" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Loco-motion"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Loco-motion" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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