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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Boom Boom" by John Lee Hooker 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 C, 152 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Boom Boom”
- Can I learn "Boom Boom" 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 "Boom Boom" with hands-separate practice in C at 152 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Boom Boom"?
- 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 "Boom Boom" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Boom Boom"?
- 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. "Boom Boom" is in the key of C at 152 BPM.