Good Rockin' Tonight

by Elvis Presley
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(CN.C.)Well, I (E7)heard the news: there’s good rock in’ to night.

Well, I heard the news: there’s a good rock in’ to night.

I wan na hold my ba by tight as I can; to night she’ll know I’m a might y, might y man, I (A7)heard the news: (B)there’s good rock in’ to night.

I say he’ll meet me in a hur ry, be hind the barn.

Don’t you be a fraid dar lin’, I’ll (B7)do you no harm.

I (E)want you to bring a long my rock in’ shoes ’cause to night I’m gon na rock a way all the blues.

I (A7)heard the news: (B7)there’s good rock in’ to night.

Well, we gon na rock.

We gon na rock.

Let’s (A7)rock,

come on and (E)rock.

We gon na (B7)rock

all our blues a way.

Have you Well, we’re gon na rock, rock, rock.

Ah, come on and rock, rock, rock, al ways (A7)rock, rock, rock, Ah, well let’s (E)rock, rock, rock.

Ah, we gon na (B)rock

all our blues a way.

Good Rockin' Tonight — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Good Rockin' Tonight" by Elvis Presley as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 140 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Good Rockin' Tonight

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Good Rockin' Tonight" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Good Rockin' Tonight" by Elvis Presley in?
The backing track is in E at 140 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Good Rockin' Tonight" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Good Rockin' Tonight"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Good Rockin' Tonight", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Good Rockin' Tonight" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Good Rockin' Tonight"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Good Rockin' Tonight"?
"Good Rockin' Tonight" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elvis Presley are available?
Other accompaniments by Elvis Presley: "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Blue Suede Shoes", "G.I. Blues". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Good Rockin' Tonight" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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