Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

by AC/DC
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(D)If you’re hav ing trou ble with the high school head,

he’s giv ing you the blues.

You want to grad u ate but not in his bed,

here’s what you’ve got to do:

Pick up the phone, I’m al ways home, call make me an y time.

(D5)Just ring: three six (D5)two four three six, (D5)hey, I lead a life of crime.

(A)Dirt y deeds done (G)dirt (A)cheap.

(E5)Dirt y deeds done (D5)dirt (E5)cheap.

(A)Dirt y deeds done (G)dirt (A)cheap.

(E5)Dirt y deeds and they’re done dirt cheap.

Dirt y deeds and they’re done dirt cheap.

You’ve got prob lems in your life of love,

you’ve got a bro ken heart.

He’s dou ble deal ing with but your best his friend,

that’s when the tear drops start.

Pick up the phone, I’m here a lone.

Or make a so cial call.

(D5)Just Come right in, (D5)for get a bout (D5)him, we’ll have our selves a ball.

(A)Dirt y deeds done (G)dirt (A)cheap.

(E5)Dirt y deeds done (D5)dirt (E5)cheap.

(A)Dirt y deeds done (G)dirt (A)cheap.

(E5)Dirt y deeds and they’re done dirt cheap.

Dirt y deeds and they’re done dirt cheap.

done dirt cheap.

(D)You’ve got a la dy and you want her gone

but you ain’t got the guts.

She keeps nag ging at you night and day,

e nough to drive you nuts.

Pick up the phone, leave her a lone,

it’s time you made a stand.

For a fee, I’m (E)hap py to be

your back (D5)door man.

done dirt cheap.

Dirt y deeds and they’re done dirt cheap.

Dirt y deeds and they’re done dirt cheap.

Done (D5)dirt (E5)cheap!

Done (D5)dirt (E5)cheap!

Dirt y deeds!

Done (D5)dirt (E5)cheap!

Dirt y deeds!

Done (D5)dirt (E5)cheap!

Done (D5)dirt (E5)cheap!

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by AC/DC

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”

What key is "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" in?
"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" by AC/DC is in the key of G with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" 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 "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" 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 "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"?
This arrangement of "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" uses 9 chords: A, Apow, Bpow, D, Dpow, E, Epow, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" 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 AC/DC can I play here?
Try "THUNDERSTRUCK", "BACK IN BLACK", "YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.