Chow Down

by Elton John
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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!

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Chow Down" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Chow Down”

Where are the chord symbols for "Chow Down" 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. "Chow Down" is in E.
What key is "Chow Down" by Elton John played in?
Chow Down is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chow Down"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chow Down" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Chow Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Chow Down"?
"Chow Down" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Chow Down" 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. "Chow Down" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Chow Down"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.