You Can Leave Your Hat On

by Joe Cocker
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Lyrics

Ba by, take off your coat

real slow.

Don’t take off your shoes;

I’ll take off your shoes.

Ba by, take off your dress,

yes, yes, yes.

You can (Cm7)leave your hat on.

You can (F7)leave your hat on.

You can leave your hat (C7)on.

Go o ver there;

turn on the lights,

hey, all the lights.

Come o ver here;

stand on that chair.

Yeah, that’s right.

Raise your arms up (C7)in the air;

now shake ’em.

Now give me rea son to live.

You give me rea son to live.

You give me rea son to live.

You give me rea son to live.

Sweet (Bb)dar ling,

you can leave your hat (C7)on.

You can leave your hat on.

You can leave your hat (C7)on.

You can leave your hat (C7)on.

Sus pi cious minds keep talk ing.

They’re try’n’ to tear us a part.

They don’t be lieve in this love of mine.

They don’t know what love is.

They don’t (Cm7)know what love is.

They don’t know what love is.

They don’t know what love is.

But (G7)I know what love is.

You can leave your hat (C7)on.

You can leave your hat (C7)on.

You Can Leave Your Hat On — Piano Lead Sheet

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"You Can Leave Your Hat On" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “You Can Leave Your Hat On”

Where are the chord symbols for "You Can Leave Your Hat On" 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. "You Can Leave Your Hat On" is in C.
What key is "You Can Leave Your Hat On" by Joe Cocker played in?
You Can Leave Your Hat On 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 "You Can Leave Your Hat On"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Can Leave Your Hat On" 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 "You Can Leave Your Hat On"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Can Leave Your Hat On"?
"You Can Leave Your Hat On" was originally performed by Joe Cocker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Joe Cocker can I play here?
Try "With a Little Help from My Friends", "A Song for You", "UP WHERE WE BELONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "You Can Leave Your Hat On" 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. "You Can Leave Your Hat On" is in the key of C at 92 BPM.
What chords are in "You Can Leave Your Hat On"?
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.