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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Loco-motion" by Little Eva in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "The Loco-motion" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Loco-motion" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Loco-motion"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Loco-motion" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Loco-motion"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Loco-motion" is in the key of Ab at 120 BPM.
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