Get Rhythm

by Johnny Cash
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Lyrics

Hey, get (F)rhy thm

when you get the blues.

Come on and get (Bb)rhy thm

when (Bb7)you get the blues.

Get a rock and roll feel in’ in your bones get taps on your toes and get gone, get a (Bb)rhy thm

when (C7)you get the blues.

A lit tle shoe shine boy, he nev er gets low down, but he’s got the dirt i est na job in town.

Bend in’ low at the peo ple’s feet on took a wind y cor ner of a dirt y street.

Well, I asked him while he shined my shoes, said you’re a how’d y he keep boy to from get tin’ the blues.

He grinned as he raised his a lit tle head.

He popped a shoe shine rag pin’ and he then he said get rhy thm

when you get the blues.

Come on and get (Bb)rhy thm

when you get the blues.

It Yes the jump y rhy thm makes you feel el so fine, It it ’ll shake off the trou ble from your wor ried mind.

Get (Bb)rhy thm

when (C7)you get the blues.

Get (C7)you

get

the blues.

Get Rhythm — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Get Rhythm" 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 Bb, 144 BPM.

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

About “Get Rhythm”

Can I play "Get Rhythm" 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 "Get Rhythm" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Get Rhythm" by Johnny Cash played in?
Get Rhythm is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Get Rhythm"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Get Rhythm" 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 Rhythm"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Get Rhythm"?
"Get Rhythm" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Get Rhythm"?
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. "Get Rhythm" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Get Rhythm"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Get Rhythm" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.