Yakety Yak

by The Coasters
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Take out the pa pers and the (C)trash,

or you don’t get no the spend ing (F)cash.

If you don’t scrub that kitch en (G7)floor,

you ain’t gon na rock ’n’ roll out no the (C)more.

Yak et y yak!

Don’t talk back.

Just fin ish clean ing up your (C)room.

Let’s see that dust fly the with that (F)broom.

Get all that gar bage out of (G7)sight,

or you don’t na go out Fri out day the (C)night.

Yak et y yak!

Don’t talk back.

You just put on your coat and yak!

Don’t talk back.

(C)Yak et y yak, yak et y yak!

Yakety Yak — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Yakety Yak" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 200 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Yakety Yak”

Why does "Yakety Yak" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Yakety Yak".
What key is "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters played in?
Yakety Yak is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Yakety Yak"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Yakety Yak" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Yakety Yak"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Yakety Yak"?
"Yakety Yak" was originally performed by The Coasters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Yakety Yak"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, F, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by The Coasters can I play here?
Try "SEARCHIN'", "POISON IVY", "YOUNG BLOOD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Yakety Yak"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Yakety Yak".
Can I see all the notes in "Yakety Yak"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 200 BPM.