Other arrangements of Whip It
Pick a learning view.
Crack that whip,
give the past the slip.
Step on a crack,
break your mom ma’s back.
When a good time turns a round, you must whip it.
You fore will nev er live it down un you whip it.
When some thing’s go ing wrong, you must whip it.
Now whip it in to shape, shape it up, get straight, go for ward, move a head.
Try to de tect it.
It’s not too late to whip it, whip it good.
When a prob lem comes a long, you must whip it.
Be fore the cream sits out too long, you must whip it.
When No one gets their way un they whip it.
Now whip it in to shape, shape it up, get straight, go for ward, move a head.
Try to de tect it.
It’s not too late to whip it, whip it good.
I say whip it,
whip it good.
Now whip it
in to shape,
shape it up,
get straight,
go for ward,
move a head,
try to de tect it.
It’s not too late
to whip it
in to shape,
shape it up,
get straight,
go for ward,
move a head,
try to de tect it.
It’s not too late
to whip it,
whip it good.
Whip It — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Whip It" by Devo: 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, 180 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Whip It”
- What key is "Whip It" by Devo played in?
- Whip It 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 "Whip It"?
- The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Whip It" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Whip It"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Whip It"?
- "Whip It" was originally performed by Devo. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Whip It"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: C, Cpow, D, Dpow, E7, Epow, G, Gpow.
- What other songs by Devo can I play here?
- Try "WORKING IN THE COAL MINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Whip It" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Whip It" by Devo. 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 "Whip It" 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 "Whip It" 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.


