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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Jailbreak" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Jailbreak"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Jailbreak". Key of Db, 148 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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