Jailbreak

by Thin Lizzy
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Jailbreak" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Db, 148 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Jailbreak

Why does "Jailbreak" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Jailbreak".
What key is "Jailbreak" by Thin Lizzy played in?
Jailbreak is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jailbreak"?
The arrangement plays at 148 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jailbreak" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Jailbreak"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jailbreak"?
"Jailbreak" was originally performed by Thin Lizzy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Jailbreak"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Bbm7, Eb, Fm, Fm7.
What other songs by Thin Lizzy can I play here?
Try "THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Jailbreak"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Jailbreak".
Can I see all the notes in "Jailbreak"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Db at 148 BPM.

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