What key is "Boom Boom" by John Lee Hooker played in?

Boom Boom is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Boom Boom"?

The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Boom Boom" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

Can I download sheet music for "Boom Boom"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Boom Boom"?

"Boom Boom" was originally performed by John Lee Hooker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Boom Boom"?

This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, C6, F7, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.

Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Boom Boom" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 152 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

About “Boom Boom”

What key is "Boom Boom" by John Lee Hooker played in?: Boom Boom is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Boom Boom"?: The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Boom Boom" easy to play on piano?: This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Boom Boom"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Boom Boom"?: "Boom Boom" was originally performed by John Lee Hooker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Boom Boom"?: This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, C6, F7, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.