Great Balls Of Fire

by Jerry Lee Lewis
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)You shake my nerves and you rat tle my brain.

(CN.C.)Too much love drives a man in sane.

(CN.C.)You broke my will, (CN.C.)but what a thrill.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

I laughed at love ’cause I thought it was fun ny.

You came a long and moved me, hon ey.

I changed my mind, this love is fine.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

(C7)Kiss me, ba by, Oh,

(G)yo!

It feels good.

Hold me, ba by.

(CN.C.)I want to love you like a lov er should.

You’re fine,

so kind.

I’m (D7)gon (CN.C.)na tell the world that you’re (D7)mine, mine, mine, mine.

I chew my nails and I twid dle my thumbs.

(C7)I’m real nerv ous but it sure is fun!

(D7)Oh, ba by, you’re (C7)driv in’ me cra zy.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

(CN.C.)You shake my nerves and you rat tle my brain.

(CN.C.)Too much love drives a man in sane.

(CN.C.)You broke my will, (CN.C.)but what a thrill.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

I laughed at love ’cause I thought it was fun ny.

You came a long and moved me, hon ey.

I changed my mind, this love is fine.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

(C7)Kiss me, ba by, Oh,

(G)yo!

It feels good.

Hold me, ba by.

(CN.C.)I want to love you like a lov er should.

You’re fine,

so kind.

I’m (D7)gon (CN.C.)na tell the world that you’re (D7)mine, mine, mine, mine.

I chew my nails and I twid dle my thumbs.

(C7)I’m real nerv ous but it sure is fun!

(D7)Oh, ba by, you’re (C7)driv in’ me cra zy.

(G)Good (CN.C.)ness gra cious, Great Balls Of Fi re!

Balls Of Fi re!

Great Balls Of Fire — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Great Balls Of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 140 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Great Balls Of Fire”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Great Balls Of Fire" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Great Balls Of Fire".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Great Balls Of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis in?
The backing track is in G at 140 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Great Balls Of Fire" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Great Balls Of Fire"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Great Balls Of Fire", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Great Balls Of Fire" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Great Balls Of Fire"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Great Balls Of Fire"?
"Great Balls Of Fire" was originally performed by Jerry Lee Lewis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Great Balls Of Fire" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Great Balls Of Fire" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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