Footloose

by Kenny Loggins
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Lyrics

I been work in’ so hard.

I’m punch in’ my ’ry card.

Eight hours, down in for what?

Oh, tell me what I for I’ve got y this feel in’

that time’s just hold in’ me down.

I’ll hit in’ the ceil in’,

it will if (B7)you don’t e ven (E)try.

You can fly To if I got ta cut (A)loose,

(D)foot (A)loose;

kick off your Sun day (A)shoes.

Please, ee,

(D)Lou (A)ise,

(D)pull me off of my (A)knees.

Jack,

(D)get (A)back;

come on be fore we (A)crack.

Lose

(D)your (A)blues,

(G)ev ’ry bod y (D)cut foot (A)loose.

I You’re play in’ so cool,

o bey ing ev ’ry rule.

Dig way down in your heart

you’re burn in’, what I for some got y this tell you

that life ain’t pass in’ you by.

I’m hit in’ to tell you

it will if (B7)you don’t e ven (E)try.

You can fly To if you’d on ly cut (A)loose,

(D)foot (A)loose;

kick off your Sun day (A)shoes.

Please, ee,

(D)Ma (A)rie,

(D)shake it, shake it for (A)me.

Whoa,

(D)Mi (A)lo,

come on, come on let’s (A)go.

Lose

(D)your (A)blues,

(G)ev ’ry bod y (D)cut foot (A)loose.

(G)ev ’ry bod y (D)cut foot (CN.C.)loose.

foot loose.

Cut foot loose.

(CN.C.)loose.

foot loose.

Cut foot loose.

(A5)First, (CN.C.)you’ve got to turn me a round, (A5)sec ond, (CN.C.)and put, your feet on the ground.

(A5)Third, (CN.C.)now, take a hold of your soul.

(CN.C.)I’m turn in’ it (CN.C.)ev ’ry bod y cut, ev ’ry bod y cut,

(CN.C.)ev ’ry bod y cut, ev ’ry bod y cut,

(CN.C.)ev ’ry bod y cut, ev ’ry bod (D)y cut, (CN.C.)ev ’ry bod y, ev ’ry bod y cut foot (A)loose.

Footloose — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins: 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 A, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Footloose”

What key is "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins played in?
Footloose is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Footloose"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Footloose" 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 "Footloose"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Footloose"?
"Footloose" was originally performed by Kenny Loggins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Footloose"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Apow, B7, C, D, D#dim, E, E7, +3 more.
What other songs by Kenny Loggins can I play here?
Try "FOR THE FIRST TIME", "THIS IS IT", "WHENEVER I CALL YOU "FRIEND"". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Footloose" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins. 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 "Footloose" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Footloose" 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.