Great Balls Of Fire

by Jerry Lee Lewis

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You shake my nerves and you rat tle my brain.

Too much love drives a man in sane.

You broke my will, but what a thrill.

(G)Good ness, gra cious, great balls of fire!

I laughed at love ’cause I thought it was fun ny.

You came a long and you moved me, hon ey.

I changed my mind, love’s just fine.

(G)Good ness, gra cious, great balls of fire!

Kiss me, ba by, woo,

it feels good.

Hold me, ba by.

(D)Girl, just let me love you like a lov er should.

You’re fine,

so kind, I’m gon na tell the world that you’re mine, mine, mine, mine.

I chew my nails and I twid dle my thumb.

I’m real ner vous, but it sure is fun.

Come on, ba by, you’re (C7)driv ing me cra zy.

(G)Good ness, gra cious, great balls of fire!

You shake my nerves and you rat tle my brain.

Too much love drives a man in sane.

You broke my will, but what a thrill.

(G)Good ness, gra cious, great balls of fire!

I laughed at love ’cause I thought it was fun ny.

You came a long and you moved me, hon ey.

I changed my mind, love’s just fine.

(G)Good ness, gra cious, great balls of fire!

Kiss me, ba by, woo,

it feels good.

Hold me, ba by.

(D)Girl, I want to love you like a lov er should.

You’re fine,

so kind, I’m gon na tell the world that you’re mine, mine, mine, mine.

I chew my nails and I twid dle my thumb.

I’m real ner vous, but it sure is fun.

Come on, ba by, you’re (C7)driv ing me cra zy.

(G)Good ness, gra cious, great balls of fire!

(G)Good ness, gra cious, great balls of fire!

Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis 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 144 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Great Balls Of Fire" 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 "Great Balls Of Fire"?
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.
What other Jerry Lee Lewis songs work for kids?
Try "GREAT BALLS OF FIRE", "WHAT'S MADE MILWAUKEE FAMOUS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.