Boom Boom

by John Lee Hooker
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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 β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Boom Boom" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About β€œBoom Boom”

Where are the chord symbols for "Boom Boom" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Boom Boom" is in C.
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 β€” 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 β€” beginner-friendly.
Does "Boom Boom" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Boom Boom" is in the key of C at 152 BPM.
What chords are in "Boom Boom"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.