Other arrangements of Hillbilly Rock
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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.
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hillbilly Rock" by Marty Stuart: 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 Bb, 138 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Hillbilly Rock”
- What key is "Hillbilly Rock" by Marty Stuart played in?
- Hillbilly Rock 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 "Hillbilly Rock"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hillbilly Rock" 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 "Hillbilly Rock"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hillbilly Rock"?
- "Hillbilly Rock" was originally performed by Marty Stuart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hillbilly Rock"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, Bb7, Eb7, F7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hillbilly Rock" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hillbilly Rock" by Marty Stuart. 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 "Hillbilly Rock" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Hillbilly Rock" 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.