What key is "Chow Down" in?

"Chow Down" by Elton John is in the key of E with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Chow Down" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Chow Down" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Chow Down" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Elton John can I play here?

Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

He called us slob ber ing!

Said we were man gy!

Did I hear stu pid?

Tell us a gain, gee, it’s so in cred i ble

that you’re so rude,

when you’re so ed i ble, when you are (B)food.

Chow down!

I’m chomp in’ at the bit, ba by.

My stom ach’s on a (A7)growl, son.

(E5)Chow down!

Chow down!

You (A5)both been in vit ed on a date.

Two cours es hand ed to us

on a plate.

We’ll (B)have you raw.

Won’t be long to wait.

See ing you’re al read y toast y brown.

(E5)Chow down!

Chow down!

Your ribs are look ing so tast y.

Such chew y lit tle chops, chums.

Eat up!

Now (A5)was n’t it her mom who ate your dad?

And hav ing par ents eat en

makes us mad.

We’re (B)gon na set tle up the score a tad.

We’ve nev er had a snack of such re nown.

(E5)Chow down!

Chow down!

I (A5)think we should be gin the meal from scratch.

So (Am)man y juic y seg ments

to de tach.

Be good as gold for you’re as good as carved.

We’re (Em)starved!

Chow Down by Elton John

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Chow Down”

What key is "Chow Down" in?: "Chow Down" by Elton John is in the key of E with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Chow Down" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Chow Down" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Chow Down" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?: Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.