Other arrangements of Detroit Rock City
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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.
leave their seat.
leave their seat.
Detroit Rock City — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Detroit Rock City" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 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 “Detroit Rock City”
- Can I play "Detroit Rock City" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Detroit Rock City" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Detroit Rock City" by KISS played in?
- Detroit Rock City 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 "Detroit Rock City"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Detroit Rock City" 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 "Detroit Rock City"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Detroit Rock City"?
- "Detroit Rock City" was originally performed by KISS. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Detroit Rock City"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F, G.
- What other songs by KISS can I play here?
- Try "I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU", "FOREVER", "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Detroit Rock City"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Detroit Rock City" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Detroit Rock City"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Detroit Rock City" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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