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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Jailbreak" 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 Db, 148 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Jailbreak”
- Can I play "Jailbreak" 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 "Jailbreak" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Jailbreak"?
- 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. "Jailbreak" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Jailbreak"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Jailbreak" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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