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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"You Can Leave Your Hat On" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Can Leave Your Hat On"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "You Can Leave Your Hat On". Key of C, 92 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.