You ain’t noth in’ but a (C)hound dog,
cry in’ all the time.
You ain’t noth in’ but a (F7)hound dog,
cry in’ all the (C)time.
Well, you ain’t (G7)nev er caught a rab bit and you (F7)ain’t no friend of mine.
Well, they said you was (C)high classed, but, that was just a lie.
Yeah, they said you was (F7)high classed, but, that was just a (C)lie.
Yeah, you ain’t (G7)nev er caught a rab bit and you (F7)ain’t no friend of mine.
You ain’t noth in’ but a (C)hound dog,
cry in’ all the time.
You ain’t noth in’ but a (F7)hound dog,
cry in’ all the (C)time.
Well, you ain’t (G7)nev er caught a rab bit and you (F7)ain’t no friend of mine.
Well, they said you was (C)high classed, but, that was just a lie.
Yeah, they said you was (F7)high classed, but, that was just a (C)lie.
Yeah, you ain’t (G7)nev er caught a rab bit and you (F7)ain’t no friend of mine.
You ain’t noth in’ but a You ain’t noth in’ but a (G7)nev er caught a rab bit, and you (F7)ain’t no friend of mine.
Hound Dog by Elvis Presley
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 176 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Hound Dog" in?
- "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley is in the key of C with a tempo of 176 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Hound Dog" 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 "Hound Dog" 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 "Hound Dog"?
- This arrangement of "Hound Dog" uses 4 chords: C, C7, F7, G7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Hound Dog" 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.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.