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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Jailbreak" by Thin Lizzy in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Jailbreak" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Jailbreak" with hands-separate practice in Db at 148 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Jailbreak"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Jailbreak" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Jailbreak"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Jailbreak" is in the key of Db at 148 BPM.
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