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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Detroit Rock City" by KISS: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Detroit Rock City" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Detroit Rock City" by KISS. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Detroit Rock City" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Detroit Rock City" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.