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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Yakety Yak" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 200 BPM.
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About “Yakety Yak”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Yakety Yak" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Yakety Yak" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Yakety Yak" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Yakety Yak" is in the key of C at 200 BPM.
- What chords are in "Yakety Yak"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.