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Well, I stand up next to a moun tain
and I chop it down with the edge of my hand.
Yeah.
Well, I stand up next to a moun tain
and I chop it down with the edge of my hand.
Well, I (E7)pick up all the piec es and make an is land,
might e ven raise a lit tle sand.
Yeah.
’Cause I’m a (C7)voo doo child,
Lord knows I’m a voo doo child, ba by.
I did n’t mean to take up all your sweet time,
I’ll give it right back to you one of these days.
I said I did n’t mean to take up all of your sweet time,
I’ll give it right back one of these days.
But if I don’t (E7)meet you no more in this world,
I’ll meet you in the next one and don’t be (E5)late,
don’t be late.
’Cause I’m a (C7)voo doo child, voo doo child,
Lord knows I’m a voo doo child.
Hey, hey, hey.
Voodoo Child — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Voodoo Child" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 88 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 “Voodoo Child”
- Why does "Voodoo Child" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Voodoo Child".
- What key is "Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix played in?
- Voodoo Child is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Voodoo Child"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Voodoo Child" 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 "Voodoo Child"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Voodoo Child"?
- "Voodoo Child" was originally performed by Jimi Hendrix. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Voodoo Child"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, C, C7, D7, E7, Em7, Epow.
- What other songs by Jimi Hendrix can I play here?
- Try "HEY JOE", "CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC", "ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Voodoo Child"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Voodoo Child".
- Can I see all the notes in "Voodoo Child"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 88 BPM.
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