Well, you’re dirt y and sweet clad in black don’t look back and I (E)love you,
you’re (A)dirt y and sweet, oh yeah.
Well, you’re slim and you’re weak, you’ve got the (A)teeth of a hy dra up (E)on you,
you’re (A)dirt y sweet and you’re my (E)girl.
Get it (G6)on,
bang a (A)gong, (A7)get it (E)on.
Get it (G6)on,
bang a (A)gong, (A7)get it (E)on.
Get it (G6)on,
bang a (A)gong, (A7)get it (E)on.
Well, you’re dirt y and sweet clad in black don’t look back and I (E)love you,
you’re (A)dirt y and sweet, oh yeah.
Well, you’re slim and you’re weak, you’ve got the (A)teeth of a hy dra up (E)on you,
you’re (A)dirt y sweet and you’re my (E)girl.
Get it (G6)on,
bang a (A)gong, (A7)get it (E)on.
Get it (G6)on,
bang a (A)gong, (A7)get it (E)on.
Get it (G6)on,
bang a (A)gong, (A7)get it (E)on.
Bang A Gong by T. Rex
5 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Bang A Gong”
- What key is "Bang A Gong" in?
- "Bang A Gong" by T. Rex is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Bang A Gong" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Bang A Gong" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Bang A Gong"?
- This arrangement of "Bang A Gong" uses 5 chords: A, A7, E, E6, G6.
- How long does it take to learn "Bang A Gong" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.


