What key is "Jailbreak" in?

"Jailbreak" by Thin Lizzy is in the key of Db with a tempo of 148 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Jailbreak" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Jailbreak" 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 "Jailbreak"?

This arrangement of "Jailbreak" uses 5 chords: Ab, Bbm7, Eb, Fm, Fm7.

How long does it take to learn "Jailbreak" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Thin Lizzy can I play here?

Try "THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

To (Ab)night there’s (Eb)gon na (Fm)be a jail break

some where (Eb)in (Fm)this town.

See, me and (Eb)the boys, we (Fm)don’t like it,

so we’re get ting (Eb)up and (Fm)go ing down.

Hid (Eb)ing low, (Fm)look ing right to left, trail,

if you see us (Eb)com ing I (Fm)think it’s best

to move (Eb)a way.

Do (Fm)you hear what I say from (Ab)un der my (Eb)breath?

To (Bbm7)night there’s gon na be (Eb)a jail break

(Bbm7)some where in the (Eb)town.

To (Bbm7)night there’s gon na be (Eb)a jail break, so (Ab)don’t you (Eb)be a (Fm7)round.

Don’t you be a round.

To (Ab)night there’s (Eb)gon na (Fm)be a trou ble,

some us (Eb)won’t (Fm)sur vive.

Don’t See, the (Eb)boys and me (Fm)mean bus ’ness,

so we’re bust ing (Eb)out dead (Fm)or a live.

I (Eb)can hear (Fm)the hound dogs on my trail,

all hell breaks loose, (Eb)a larm and (Fm)si rens wail.

to Like (Eb)the game Do (Fm)good look if you lose from (Ab)un go to (Eb)jail.

To (Bbm7)night there’s gon na be (Eb)a jail break

(Bbm7)some where in the (Eb)town.

To (Bbm7)night there’s gon na be (Eb)a jail break, so (Ab)don’t you (Eb)be a (Fm7)round.

Don’t you be a round.

(Ab)don’t you (Eb)be a (Fm7)round.

To (Bbm7)night there’s gon na be (Eb)trou ble,

I’m (Bbm7)gon na find my self in.

To (Bbm7)night there’s gon na be (Eb)trou ble,

so (Ab)wom an, (Eb)stay with a (Fm)friend.

You know it’s saf er.

Break out!

(Ab)wom an, (Eb)stay with a (Fm7)friend.

Jailbreak by Thin Lizzy

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 148 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Jailbreak”

What key is "Jailbreak" in?: "Jailbreak" by Thin Lizzy is in the key of Db with a tempo of 148 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Jailbreak" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Jailbreak" 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 "Jailbreak"?: This arrangement of "Jailbreak" uses 5 chords: Ab, Bbm7, Eb, Fm, Fm7.
How long does it take to learn "Jailbreak" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Thin Lizzy can I play here?: Try "THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.