Hokey Pokey chords by
Richard Thompson

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Key: A major•

Verse 1

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Little boy running and

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the little girl too

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Got the money tucked up in their hands

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Over the wall and down into the street

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Give your money to the hollering man

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Give your money to the

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hollering man

Verse 2

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Everybody runs for Hokey Pokey

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Hear the ringing on the ice- cream bell

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He's got the stuff that will

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cool you right down

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It's the best that they ever did sell

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It's the best that they ever did sell

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Verse 3

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Girl on the corner with the

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tight dress on

You know she don't know

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nothing so fine

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Feels so good when you

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put it in your mouth

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Sends a shiver all down your spine

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Sends a shiver all down your spine

Verse 4

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Cat got your tongue,

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says Frankie to Annie, girl

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You haven't said a word all night

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Well, Annie she smiled and she

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took another bite

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Hokey Pokey made her feel all right,

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all right

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Hokey Pokey made her feel all right

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Verse 5

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Well, some like it round,

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and some like it flat

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And some like a poke or two

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But everybody runs for Hokey Pokey

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It's the natural thing to do

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It's the natural thing to do

Verse 6

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Down in prison number 999

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Working like a bee in a hive

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He's still dreaming of Hokey Pokey

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Helps to keep that boy alive

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Helps to keep that boy alive

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Verse 7

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Boss man he says to the choir-

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boy Rocky

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Don't you sing to the boys in blue

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Or you won't get no more Hokey Pokey

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By the time we're through with you

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By the time we're through with you

Verse 8

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Fellas in the alley all look like girls

With the lipstick and the

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high- heeled shoes

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Feel so pretty and the boys all say

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That they know just what to do

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That they know just what to do

Outro 1

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

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E ₃

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G ₄

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CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

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E ₁

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Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

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G ₂

G ₃

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

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CavaquinhoStandard

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Balalaika Tuner

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G ₃

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Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

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G ₃

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Chords

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Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Hokey Pokey by Richard Thompson is A major.

The primary chords used in Hokey Pokey are A, D, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Hokey Pokey is approximately 77 beats per minute.

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