Bennie And The Jets

by Elton John

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(Am7)Hey, kids, shake it loose to geth er.

The spot light’s hit ting some thing that’s been known to change the weath er.

We’ll kill the fat ted calf to night, so our stick a round.

where we (Bm)gon na hear e out in the mu sic sol id walls and of sound.

Say, (Gmaj7)Can dy and Ron nie, have you seen them yet, oo, but they’re so spaced out.

B B B B B (C)Ben nie and the Jets.

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re won der ful.

Oh, Ben nie, she’s real ly keen.

She’s got e (C)lec tric boots, a (D)mo hair suit; you know I (Em)read it in a mag a zine, oh.

B B B Ben nie (C)and the (Gmaj7)Jets.

(Am7)Hey, kids, plug in to the faith less.

The May be they’re ting some thing that’s been Ben nie makes them age less.

We’ll We shall fat sur vive; let us take our selves a long,

where we (Bm)fight our par ents out in the streets to find who’s right and who’s wrong.

Say, (Gmaj7)Can dy and Ron nie, have you seen them yet, oo, but they’re so spaced out.

B B B B B (C)Ben nie and the Jets.

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re won der ful.

Oh, Ben nie, she’s real ly keen.

She’s got e (C)lec tric boots, a (D)mo hair suit; you know I (Em)read it in a mag a zine, oh.

B B B Ben nie (C)and the (Gmaj7)Jets.

(Gmaj7)Ben nie,

Ben nie,

Ben nie,

Ben nie and the Jets.

(Gmaj7)Ben nie,

Ben nie,

Ben nie,

Ben nie and the Jets.

(Gmaj7)Ben nie!

Bennie And The Jets by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Bennie And The Jets by Elton John in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 63 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Bennie And The Jets" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Bennie And The Jets"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Bennie And The Jets" use?
Just 12 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bm, C, D, D7, Em, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.