The Loco-motion

by Little Eva
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Lyrics

(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, in a (Cm)let’s lo make a co chain mo now.

(Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) A (Eb)chug a chug a mo tion like a (Cm)rail you get road the train no 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.

me.

(Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) (Eb)Move a round the floor it, in a (Cm)let’s lo make a co chain mo tion.

(Come on, ba by, do the lo co mo tion.) A (Eb)Do it hold in’ hands tion if a (Cm)rail you get road the train no 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.

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Loco-motion" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “The Loco-motion

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?
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