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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Voodoo Child" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Voodoo Child" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Voodoo Child" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.