Boom, boom, boom, boom,
I gon na shoot you right down;
take you in my (F7)arms, row,
I’m in love with (C)you.
Love that is true,
boom, boom, it boom, (C)boom.
I like the way you walk,
I like the way you you talk.
When you walk that (F7)walk, row,
and you talk the (C)talk,
you knock me out,
right off it my (C)feet.
I I need you right Come on and shake, (Shake it, ba by) shake it up, ba (Shake it, ba by) on, now, ba (Shake it, ba by) don’t mean may (Shake it, ba by) driv in’ me cra (Shake it, (F7)ba by) on come on.
(Shake it, ba by) on and shake, (Shake it, ba by) shake it up, ba (Shake it, ba by) on, now, ba (Shake it, ba by) don’t mean may (Shake it, ba by) on, in’ come on, (Shake it, (F7)ba by) right, all right.
(Shake it, ba by) on and (Shake it, ba by)
Boom Boom by John Lee Hooker
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 152 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Boom Boom”
- What key is "Boom Boom" in?
- "Boom Boom" by John Lee Hooker is in the key of C with a tempo of 152 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Boom Boom" 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 "Boom Boom" 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 "Boom Boom"?
- This arrangement of "Boom Boom" uses 4 chords: C, C6, F7, G7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Boom Boom" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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