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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Get Rhythm" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Get Rhythm" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Get Rhythm" is in Bb.
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.
Does "Get Rhythm" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Get Rhythm" is in the key of Bb at 144 BPM.
What chords are in "Get Rhythm"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.