It comes from Mis sis sip pi and down in Al a bam’, or it creep in’ like a fe ver on all a cross the land.
Just From deep in the del ta on the Lou’ si an a shore, the peo ple got to have it, they wan na hear some more.
It’s the (Eb7)hill bil ly rock, beat it with a drum, (Bb7)play in’ them gui tars like shoot in’ from a gun.
(Eb7)Keep in’ up the rhy thm, stead y as a clock, (F7)doin’ a lit tle thing called the hill bil ly (Bb7)rock.
So, Some say it came from Mem phis where down in Ten nes see, take a drift ed in from Geor gia on ’bout teen fif ty three.
Just as long as it’s greas y, run as long as it’s fast, woods, as long as it’s pump in’, as, hon ey, it’s gon na last.
It’s the (Eb7)hill bil ly rock, beat it with a drum, (Bb7)play in’ them gui tars like shoot in’ from a gun.
(Eb7)Keep in’ up the rhy thm, stead y as a clock, (F7)doin’ a lit tle thing called the hill bil ly (Bb7)rock.
So, when the
Way back (F7)Doin’ a lit tle thing called the hill bil ly (Bb7)rock.
(F7)Doin’ a lit tle thing called the hill bil ly (Bb7)rock.
Hillbilly Rock by Marty Stuart
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Hillbilly Rock”
- What key is "Hillbilly Rock" in?
- "Hillbilly Rock" by Marty Stuart is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Hillbilly Rock" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Hillbilly Rock" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Hillbilly Rock"?
- This arrangement of "Hillbilly Rock" uses 4 chords: Bb, Bb7, Eb7, F7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Hillbilly Rock" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.