Other arrangements of Yakety Yak
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters: 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 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Yakety Yak" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters. 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 "Yakety Yak" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Yakety Yak" 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.