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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Voodoo Child" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Voodoo Child"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Voodoo Child". Key of E, 88 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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