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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 — 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.
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About “The Loco-motion”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Loco-motion" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Loco-motion" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "The Loco-motion" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Loco-motion" is in the key of Ab at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Loco-motion"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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