Weasel And The White Boys Cool

by Rickie Lee Jones
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Lyrics

Sal was work ing in Ny ro’s Nook in down town

sell in’ ar ti cles (A)of con gress to these peo (Asus4)ple down

town.

He was pret ty (A)slea zy (D7)when I met him.

A wea (D)sel in a (Em)poor boy’s

wool.

A (D)wea sel in a (Em)poor boy’s (D)wool.

A (D)wea sel in a (Em)poor boy’s,

just (A7)like a, a (D)wea

(Em)sel, yeah.

Sal was work ing in Ny ro’s Nook in down

town

sell in’ ar ti cles (A)of con gress to these peo (Asus4)ple down

town.

He was pret ty (A)slea zy (D7)when I met him.

A wea (D)sel in a (Em)poor boy’s

wool.

A (D)wea sel in a (Em)poor boy’s (D)wool.

A (D)wea sel in a (Em)poor boy’s,

just (A7)like a, a (D)wea (Em)sel, yeah.

sel, yeah, (D)yeah.

So Sal,

say good (A)bye

to your (G)mom

and your (F)dad.

(D)Sal, say good (A)bye to the (E7sus4)bar ri (Asus4)o.

(C)Sal, say good (G)bye to your (D)bud dies (C)and your (Bb)pals An ge la, Per ry, and (Em7)Mar i o.

So Sal,

say good (A)bye to your (G)mom and your (F)dad.

(D)Sal, say good (A)bye to the (E7sus4)bar ri (Asus4)o.

(C)Sal, say good (G)bye to your (D)bud dies (C)and your (Bb)pals An ge la, Per ry, and (Em7)Mar i o.

Like a wea

(A)sel.

(A)sel.

Weasel And The White Boys Cool — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Weasel And The White Boys Cool" by Rickie Lee Jones: 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 A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Weasel And The White Boys Cool”

What key is "Weasel And The White Boys Cool" by Rickie Lee Jones played in?
Weasel And The White Boys Cool is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Weasel And The White Boys Cool"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Weasel And The White Boys Cool" 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 "Weasel And The White Boys Cool"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Weasel And The White Boys Cool"?
"Weasel And The White Boys Cool" was originally performed by Rickie Lee Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Weasel And The White Boys Cool"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bb, C, D, D7, E7, +4 more.
What other songs by Rickie Lee Jones can I play here?
Try "Chuck E's in Love", "Company", "Lucky Guy". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Weasel And The White Boys Cool" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Weasel And The White Boys Cool" by Rickie Lee Jones. 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 "Weasel And The White Boys Cool" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Weasel And The White Boys Cool" 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.