Piano chords · Dreamy ballad
How to play Minnie’s Yoo Hoo on piano
Written by Carl Stalling
- F major
- 2/2
- 116 BPM
- V7–I–V7–I loop
- 1930
- Easy
Learn Minnie’s Yoo Hoo in 5 steps
The chords first, then one hand at a time. Each step plays in the player above.
- 1
Chords: C7 – F – C7 – F
Minnie’s Yoo Hoo sits in F major: F is home, where the song ends. It goes round 4 chords: C7 is C, E, G and Bb; F is F, A and C. Play each one as a block with your right hand until the changes feel easy.
C7V7FIC7V7FI- C7C · E · G · Bb
- FF · A · C
- 2
Left hand: Trampoline bounce
Root, a jump up, a dip down, a jump up: a country-style bounce. Musicians call it broken chord 8-12-5-12 (broken chord), an easy pattern heard in 257 songs of the library.
- 3
Right hand: the chords, held
In this song the right hand mostly plays the tune itself. Hold the chords lightly, or play the melody over the left hand.
- 4
Both hands at 116 BPM
Put the two hands together over the loop. Start at half speed with the player's speed control, and bring it up once every change is easy.
- 5
Ending: G7 – C7 – F
The last chords are II7 – V7 – I, then one chord rolled from the bottom up, left to ring.
G7C7F- G7G · B · D · F
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Questions about Minnie’s Yoo Hoo
What chords are in Minnie’s Yoo Hoo?
The loop is C7 – F – C7 – F (V7 – I – V7 – I) in F major, and the song ends on G7 – C7 – F.
What key is Minnie’s Yoo Hoo in?
F major, at about 116 beats a minute in 2/2.
What does the left hand play in Minnie’s Yoo Hoo?
Trampoline bounce: broken chord 8-12-5-12, an easy pattern. It follows the chords, so the same shape works for every bar.
Is Minnie’s Yoo Hoo easy to play on piano?
Yes. Both hands play easy patterns over 4 chords. Learn the chords first, then add one hand at a time.
Made from 2 arrangements of this song: the left and right hands are the patterns these scores repeat most.