Get Down

by Gilbert O'Sullivan
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Lyrics

Told you once be fore and I won’t tell you no more, so get down, get down, get down.

You’re a (F7)bad dog, your ba by, but I still (F7)want you a round.

You give me the creeps when you like jump on your feet, to get down, get down, get down.

Keep your (F7)hands to your self, by, I’m strict ly (F7)out of a bounds.

You

Once up on a time I drank a lit tle wine, was as (Gm)hap py as could be, hap py as could be.

Now I’m just like a cat on a hot tin roof.

Ba by, (Cm)what do (Bb)you (Cm)think (C7)you’re do in’ (F#)to (F7)me?

Told you once be fore and I won’t tell you no more, so get down, get down, get down.

You’re a (F7)bad dog, ba by,

but I still (F7)want you ’round, a round.

I still want (F7)you a round,

aye, aye, aye.

I

Aye, aye, aye.

Mm,

mm,

ooh.

Ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

ooh.

(Eb)Bad, (Bb)ba (Eb)by, (Bb)bad (Eb)dog, (Bb)ba (Eb)by.

(Eb)Bad, (Bb)ba (Eb)by, (Bb)bad (Eb)dog, (Bb)ba (Eb)by.

(Eb)Bad, (Bb)ba (Eb)by, (Bb)bad

Get Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Get Down" by Gilbert O'Sullivan: 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 Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Get Down”

What key is "Get Down" by Gilbert O'Sullivan played in?
Get Down is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Get Down"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Get Down" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Get Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Get Down"?
"Get Down" was originally performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Get Down"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: Ab, Absus4, B, Bb, Bbmaj7, C7, Cm, Db, +9 more.
What other songs by Gilbert O'Sullivan can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY)", "CLAIR", "NOTHING RHYMED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Get Down" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Get Down" by Gilbert O'Sullivan. 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 "Get Down" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Get Down" 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.