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The Hokey Pokey

Ray Anthony

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Hokey Pokey by Ray Anthony

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Eb

Verse 1
You Put Your G#Right Foot In, You Put Your Right Foot Out
You Put Your Right Foot In And You D#Shake It All About

You Do The Hokey Pokey And You Turn Yourself Around
That’s What It's All AG#bout, Left Foot

Verse 2
You Put Your G#Left Foot In, You Put Your Left Foot Out
You Put Your Left Foot In And You D#Shake It All About

You Do The Hokey Pokey And You Turn Yourself Around
That’s What It's All AG#bout, Right Arm

Verse 3
You Put Your G#Right Arm In, You Put Your Right Foot Out
You Put Your Right Arm In And Then You D#Shake It All About
G#   Left Arm

Verse 4
You Put Your G#Left Arm In, You Put Your Left Arm Out
You Put Your Left Arm In And Then You D#Shake It All About

You Do The Hokey Pokey And You Turn Yourself Around
That’s What It's All AG#bout, Right Elbow

Verse 5
You Put Your G#Right Elbow In, You Put Your Right Elbow Out
You Put Your Right Elbow In Then Just D#Shake It All About

You Do The Hokey Pokey And You Turn Yourself Around
That’s What It's All AG#bout, Left Elbow

Verse 6
You Put Your G#Left Elbow In, You Put Your Left Elbow Out
You Put Your Left Elbow In And Then You D#Shake It All About
G#   Head

Verse 7
You Put Your G#Head In, You Put Your Head Out
You Put Your Head In And You D#Shake It All About

You Do The Hokey Pokey And You Turn Yourself Around
That’s What It's All AG#bout, Right Hip

Verse 8
You Put Your G#Right Hip In, You Put Your Right Hip Out
You Put Your Right Hip In And You D#Shake It All About

You Do The Hokey Pokey And You Turn Yourself Around
That’s What It's All AG#bout, Left Hip

Verse 9
You Put Your G#Left Hip In, You Put Your Left Hip Out
You Put Your Left Hip In And You SD#hake It All About
G#  Whole Self

Verse 10
You Put Your G#Whole Self In, You Put Your Whole Self Out
You Put Your Whole Self In And You D#Shake It All About

You Do The Hokey Pokey And You Turn Yourself Around
And That's What It's All AG#bout, Backside

Verse 11
You Put Your G#Backside In, You Put Your Backside Out
You Put Your Backside In And You ShD#ake It All About

You Do The Hokey Pokey And You Turn Yourself Around
And That's What It's All AG#bout, Hokey Pokey

Outro
You Do The G#Hokey Pokey, The Hokey D#Pokey
You Do The Hokey Pokey, That’s What It’s All G#About
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Hokey Pokey?

The chords for The Hokey Pokey are: Eb, G#, D#

What is the original key of The Hokey Pokey?

The original key is Eb.

What is the difficulty of playing The Hokey Pokey?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Hokey Pokey in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Hokey Pokey be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Hokey Pokey on ukulele?

Chord The Hokey Pokey can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Hokey Pokey?

The Hokey Pokey uses 3 chords: Eb, G#, D#

What is the easiest way to play The Hokey Pokey?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Hokey Pokey released in?

The Hokey Pokey was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Hokey Pokey?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Hokey Pokey to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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