Bennie And The Jets

by Elton John
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Lyrics

(Am7)Hey kids, (D7)shake it loose to geth er.

The (G)spot light’s hit tin’ 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 (Bm)mu sic sol id walls and 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 (Em7)zine,

(C)oh,

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

(Am7)Hey kids, (D7)plug in to the faith er.

less.

(G)May be they’re tin’ blind ed that’s but (G#dim)Ben nie makes them age less.

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

where we (Am)fight our par ents out in the (Bm)streets to find who’s right and 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 (Em7)zine,

(C)oh,

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

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Bennie And The Jets" by Elton John in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Bennie And The Jets”

Can I learn "Bennie And The Jets" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Bennie And The Jets" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bennie And The Jets" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Bennie And The Jets"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Bennie And The Jets" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Bennie And The Jets"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Bennie And The Jets" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.