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

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

(Gmaj7)Ben nie

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

Bennie And The Jets — Simple Sheet Music

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"Bennie And The Jets" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Bennie And The Jets"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Bennie And The Jets". Key of G, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.