What key is "Witch Doctor" in?

"Witch Doctor" by Ross Bagdasarian is in the key of C with a tempo of 256 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Witch Doctor" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Witch Doctor" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Witch Doctor" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

I told the witch doc tor I was in love with you.

And then the (G7)witch doc tor, he (C)told me what to do.

He said that oo ee (F)oo ah ah (C)ting tang (G7)wal la wal la bing bang, oo ee (F)oo ah ah ting (G7)tang wal la wal la bing (C)bang.

Oo ee (F)oo ah ah (C)ting tang (G7)wal la wal la bing bang, oo ee (F)oo ah ah ting (G7)tang wal la wal la bing (C)bang.

I told the witch doc tor you did n’t love me true.

I told the witch doc tor you did n’t love me nice.

And then the (G7)witch doc tor, he (C)gave me this ad vice.

He said that oo ee (F)oo ah ah (C)ting tang (G7)wal la wal la bing bang, oo ee (F)oo ah ah ting (G7)tang wal la wal la bing (C)bang.

Oo ee (F)oo ah ah (C)ting tang (G7)wal la wal la bing bang, oo ee (F)oo ah ah ting (G7)tang wal la wal la bing (C)bang.

(C)bang.

(F)You’ve been keep ing love from me just (C)like you were a mis er, and (G)I’ll ad mit, I was n’t ver y (C)smart.

So (F)I went out and (D)found my self a (C)guy that’s so much (Am)wis er, and (D7)he taught me the way to win your (G7)heart.

(C)bang, ting (Dm)tang wal la (G7)wal la bing (C)bang.

Witch Doctor by Ross Bagdasarian

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 256 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Witch Doctor”

What key is "Witch Doctor" in?: "Witch Doctor" by Ross Bagdasarian is in the key of C with a tempo of 256 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Witch Doctor" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Witch Doctor" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Witch Doctor" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.