Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Alley Oop

Chords

4.86 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
C C7
[Verse 1]
There's Ca man in the funny papers we all know (Alley C7Oop, oop, oop-oop)
He Clived 'way back a long time ago (Alley C7Oop, oop, oop-oop)
He's got a Cchauffeur that's a genuwine dinosawruh (Alley C7Oop, oop, oop-oop)
He can Cknuckle your head before you count to fawruh (Alley C7Oop, oop, oop-Oop)
Yes, he Crides thru the jungle tearin' limbs offa trees (Alley C7Oop, oop, oop-oop)
Knockin' Cgreat big monstahs dead on their knees (Alley C7Oop, oop, oop-oop)
Yeah the Ccats don't bug him cuz they know bettah (Alley C7Oop, oop, oop-oop)
Cuz he's a Cmean motah scootah and a bad go-gettah (Alley C7Oop, oop, oop-oop)
[Chorus]
FHe's the toughest man there is alive, Cwearin' clothes from a wildcat's hide
FHe's the holy doly king of jive, Dlook at that cave man Ggo, oh yeah
[Instrumental]
C C7
[Chorus]
FHe's the toughest man there is alive, Cwearin' clothes from a wildcat's hide
FHe's the holy doly king of jive, Dlook at that cave man Ggo
[Outro]
C C7

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Alley Oop

by The Lovin' Spoonful

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

C C7

[Verse 1]

C C7

There's a man in the funny papers we all know (Alley Oop, oop, oop-oop)

C C7

He lived 'way back a long time ago (Alley Oop, oop, oop-oop)

C C7

He's got a chauffeur that's a genuwine dinosawruh (Alley Oop, oop, oop-oop)

C C7

He can knuckle your head before you count to fawruh (Alley Oop, oop, oop-Oop)

C C7

Yes, he rides thru the jungle tearin' limbs offa trees (Alley Oop, oop, oop-oop)

C C7

Knockin' great big monstahs dead on their knees (Alley Oop, oop, oop-oop)

C C7

Yeah the cats don't bug him cuz they know bettah (Alley Oop, oop, oop-oop)

C C7

Cuz he's a mean motah scootah and a bad go-gettah (Alley Oop, oop, oop-oop)

[Chorus]

F C

He's the toughest man there is alive, wearin' clothes from a wildcat's hide

F D G

He's the holy doly king of jive, look at that cave man go, oh yeah

[Instrumental]

C C7

[Chorus]

F C

He's the toughest man there is alive, wearin' clothes from a wildcat's hide

F D G

He's the holy doly king of jive, look at that cave man go

[Outro]

C C7

About Alley Oop Chords by The Lovin' Spoonful

Learn how to play Alley Oop by The Lovin' Spoonful with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Alley Oop chords”, “Alley Oop guitar chords”, or “The Lovin' Spoonful Alley Oop chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Alley Oop chords and for experienced players who want accurate Alley Oop lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, C7, F, D, G.

FAQ — Alley Oop by The Lovin' Spoonful

How do I play "Alley Oop" by The Lovin' Spoonful on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Alley Oop" by The Lovin' Spoonful on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Alley Oop" by The Lovin' Spoonful free?

Yes. The chords for "Alley Oop" by The Lovin' Spoonful are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Alley Oop" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Alley Oop" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Alley Oop"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Alley Oop" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Alley Oop" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Alley Oop" by The Lovin' Spoonful with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Lovin' Spoonful below.

What key is "Alley Oop" in?

The chords for "Alley Oop" show the original chord names (including C, C7, F, D, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.