Jailhouse Rock

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

The (F7)war (CN.C.)den threw a par ty in the (E7)coun ty jail.

The (F7)pris (CN.C.)on band was there and they be (E7)gan to wail.

The (F7)band (CN.C.)was jump in’ and the joint be (E7)gan to swing.

You (CN.C.)should ’ve heard those knocked tion out the jail birds sing.

Let’s (Bb7)rock!

Let’s (F7)rock!

Ev ’ry (C7)bod y in the (C11)whole cell block

was a (F7)danc in’ to the (Bb7)Jail house (F7)Rock.

(F7)Spi (CN.C.)der Mur phy played the ten or (E7)sax o phone.

The (F7)Lit (CN.C.)tle Joe was blow in’ on the (E7)slide trom bone.

The (F7)drum (CN.C.)mer boy from Il li nois went (E7)crash, boom, bang.

The (CN.C.)whole ’ve rhy thm sec tion was the pur ple gang.

Let’s (Bb7)rock!

Let’s (F7)rock!

Ev ’ry (C7)bod y in the (C11)whole cell block

was a (F7)danc in’ to the (Bb7)Jail house (F7)Rock.

(F7)danc in’ to the (Bb7)Jail house (F7)Rock.

Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Jailhouse Rock”

What key is "Jailhouse Rock" in?
"Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Jailhouse Rock" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Jailhouse Rock" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Jailhouse Rock" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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