Highway To Hell

by AC/DC
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Lyrics

Liv in’ eas (D)y,

liv in’ free,

(D)sea (G5)son tick (D)et on (A5)a one way ride.

Ask in’ noth (D)in’,

leave na me be,

(D)tak (G5)in’ ev (D)’ry thin’ (A5)na in my a stride.

Don’t need rea (D)son,

don’t need rhyme,

(D)ain’t (G5)noth (D)in’ I’d (A5)a rath er do.

Go in’ down,

par ty time,

I’m my my friends are gon na be there, too.

I’m on the (A)high

way to (D)hell,

(D)on the (A)high

way to (D)hell.

I’m on the (A)high

way to (D)hell,

I’m (D)on the (A)high

way to (D)hell.

No in’ stop (D)signs,

speed lim it,

(D)No (G5)son bod (D)y’s gon (A5)na slow me down.

Like a wheel, (D)in’,

gon na spin it.

(D)No (G5)in’ bod (D)y’s gon (A5)na mess me a round.

Hey, Sa tan, (D)son,

payin’ my dues,

(D)ain’t (G5)play (D)in’ in (A5)a rock in’ band.

Hey, mom ma,

look at me,

I’m on my way are to the prom ised land.

I’m on the (A)high

way to (D)hell,

(D)on the (A)high

way to (D)hell.

I’m on the (A)high

way to (D)hell,

I’m (D)on the (A)high

way to (D)hell.

(A)high

way to (D)hell,

mmm.

Don’t

stop me!

I’m (D)on the (A)high

way to (D)hell,

(D)on the (A)high

way to (D)hell.

I’m (D)on the (A)high

way to (D)hell,

(D)on the (A)high

way to...

(A)High

way to (D)hell,

(D)on the (A)high

way to (D)hell,

I’m (D)on the (A)high

way to (D)hell,

(D)on the (A)high

way to...

(A)high

way to...

And I’m go in’ down

all the way,

wow!

on the high way to hell.

Highway To Hell — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Highway To Hell" by AC/DC: 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, 60 BPM.

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

About “Highway To Hell”

What key is "Highway To Hell" by AC/DC played in?
Highway To Hell 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 "Highway To Hell"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Highway To Hell" 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 "Highway To Hell"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Highway To Hell"?
"Highway To Hell" was originally performed by AC/DC. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Highway To Hell"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Apow, C, D, Epow, Gpow.
What other songs by AC/DC can I play here?
Try "THUNDERSTRUCK", "BACK IN BLACK", "DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Highway To Hell" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Highway To Hell" by AC/DC. 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 "Highway To Hell" 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 "Highway To Hell" 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.