Great Balls Of Fire

by Jerry Lee Lewis
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)You shake my nerves and you rat tle my brain.

(CN.C.)Too much love drives a man in sane.

(CN.C.)You broke my will, (CN.C.)but what a thrill.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

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

You came a long and moved me, hon ey.

I changed my mind, this love is fine.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

(C7)Kiss me, ba by, Oh,

(G)yo!

It feels good.

Hold me, ba by.

(CN.C.)I want to love you like a lov er should.

You’re fine,

so kind.

I’m (D7)gon (CN.C.)na tell the world that you’re (D7)mine, mine, mine, mine.

I chew my nails and I twid dle my thumbs.

(C7)I’m real nerv ous but it sure is fun!

(D7)Oh, ba by, you’re (C7)driv in’ me cra zy.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

(CN.C.)You shake my nerves and you rat tle my brain.

(CN.C.)Too much love drives a man in sane.

(CN.C.)You broke my will, (CN.C.)but what a thrill.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

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

You came a long and moved me, hon ey.

I changed my mind, this love is fine.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

(C7)Kiss me, ba by, Oh,

(G)yo!

It feels good.

Hold me, ba by.

(CN.C.)I want to love you like a lov er should.

You’re fine,

so kind.

I’m (D7)gon (CN.C.)na tell the world that you’re (D7)mine, mine, mine, mine.

I chew my nails and I twid dle my thumbs.

(C7)I’m real nerv ous but it sure is fun!

(D7)Oh, ba by, you’re (C7)driv in’ me cra zy.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

Balls Of Fi re!

Great Balls Of Fire — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Great Balls Of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — 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 (G) 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 “Great Balls Of Fire

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Great Balls Of Fire" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 "Great Balls Of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis in?
The backing track is in G 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 "Great Balls Of Fire" 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 "Great Balls Of Fire"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Great Balls Of Fire", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Great Balls Of Fire" 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 "Great Balls Of Fire"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Great Balls Of Fire"?
"Great Balls Of Fire" was originally performed by Jerry Lee Lewis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Great Balls Of Fire" 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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