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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Chow Down" by Elton John 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 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”

Can I learn "Chow Down" 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 "Chow Down" with hands-separate practice in E at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Chow Down"?
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 "Chow Down" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Chow Down"?
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. "Chow Down" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.