What key is "Detroit Rock City" in?

"Detroit Rock City" by KISS is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Detroit Rock City" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Detroit Rock City" 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.

What chords are used in "Detroit Rock City"?

This arrangement of "Detroit Rock City" uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "Detroit Rock City" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by KISS can I play here?

Try "I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU", "FOREVER", "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I (C)feel up tight on a Sat ur day night.

Nine o’ clock and the ra di o’s the on ly light.

I (C)hear my song and it pulls me through.

I Comes on strong and I tells me what I got ta do.

I got to

Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.

Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.

You got ta lose your mind in De troit

Rock Cit y.

Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.

Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.

(C)Get ting late, do I just can’t day wait.

Ten o’ clock and I know I got ta hit the road.

I (C)First, I drink, I’m it then I smoke.

I Start the car, and I try to make the mid night show.

It goes: to

Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.

Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.

You got ta lose your mind in De troit

Rock Cit y.

Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.

Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.

leave their seat.

(C)Mov in’ fast, do in’ nine ty day five.

Hit top speed but I’m still I mov in’ much too slow.

I (C)feel so good, I’m it so a live.

I hear my song and I play in’ on the ra di o.

It goes: to

Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.

Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.

You got ta lose your mind in De troit

Rock Cit y.

Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.

Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.

leave their seat.

Detroit Rock City by KISS

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Detroit Rock City”

What key is "Detroit Rock City" in?: "Detroit Rock City" by KISS is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Detroit Rock City" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Detroit Rock City" 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.
What chords are used in "Detroit Rock City"?: This arrangement of "Detroit Rock City" uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Detroit Rock City" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by KISS can I play here?: Try "I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU", "FOREVER", "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.