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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 144 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Jailhouse Rock”
- What key is "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Jailhouse Rock is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jailhouse Rock"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jailhouse Rock" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Jailhouse Rock"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jailhouse Rock"?
- "Jailhouse Rock" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Jailhouse Rock" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Jailhouse Rock" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Jailhouse Rock" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.