Bennie And The Jets

by Elton John
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Lyrics

(Am7)Hey (G)kids,

(D)shake it loose to geth er the spot lights hit ting some thing that’s been (G#dim)known to change the weath er.

We’ll kill the fat ted (D)calf to night so stick a (Em)round.

Where You’re (Am)gon na hear e lec in tric mu sic, sol id walls of (C)sound.

Say, (G)Can dy and Ron nie have you seen them yet but (Am)they’re

so spaced out,

(C)Ben nie and the Jets.

(G)But they’re weird and they’re won der ful, oh (Am)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,

(D)Ben nie and the (Gmaj7)Jets.

(Am7)Hey

(G)kids,

(D)plug in to the faith er less may be hit they’re blind ed that’s but (G#dim)Ben nie makes them age less.

We’ll We the shall sur (D)vive let us our selves a (Em)long.

Where we (Am)fight our par ents out in the streets to find who’s right who’s (C)wrong.

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

(C)Ben nie and the Jets.

(G)But they’re weird and they’re won der ful,

oh (Am)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,

(D)Ben nie and the (Gmaj7)Jets.

(Gmaj7)Ben nie

Ben nie

Ben nie Ben nie Ben nie Ben nie and the (Fmaj7)Jets.

(Gmaj7)Ben nie

Ben nie

Ben nie Ben nie Ben nie Ben nie and the (Fmaj7)Jets.

Bennie And The Jets — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Bennie And The Jets" by Elton John: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Bennie And The Jets”

What key is "Bennie And The Jets" by Elton John played in?
Bennie And The Jets is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bennie And The Jets"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bennie And The Jets" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Bennie And The Jets"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bennie And The Jets"?
"Bennie And The Jets" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Bennie And The Jets" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bennie And The Jets" by Elton John. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Bennie And The Jets" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Bennie And The Jets" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.