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You ain’t noth in’ but a (C)hound dog,
cry cry in’ all the time.
You ain’t noth in’ but a (F)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 high class.
Well, that was just a lie.
Yeah, they said you was high class.
Well, 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 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 high class.
Well, that was just a lie.
Yeah, they said you was high class.
Well, that was just a (C)lie.
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 high class.
Well, that was just a lie.
Yeah, they said you was high class.
Well, that was just a (C)lie.
Well, 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 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 (G)nev er caught a rab bit; you (CN.C.)ain’t no friend of mine.
Hound Dog — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Hound Dog" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 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 “Hound Dog”
- Can I play "Hound Dog" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hound Dog" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Hound Dog is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hound Dog"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hound Dog" 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 "Hound Dog"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hound Dog"?
- "Hound Dog" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hound Dog"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, C6, Db7, F, F7, G, G7.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Hound Dog"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hound Dog" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hound Dog"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hound Dog" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.