Super Simple Piano

Jailhouse Rock

Elvis Presley · Key of F · Easy

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Jailhouse Rock — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

About “Jailhouse Rock”

Watch "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley 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 F, 144 BPM.

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Lyrics
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.

Practice tip

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Questions about this song (9)
Can I learn "Jailhouse Rock" 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 "Jailhouse Rock" with hands-separate practice in F at 144 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Jailhouse Rock"?
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 "Jailhouse Rock" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Jailhouse Rock"?
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. "Jailhouse Rock" is in the key of F at 144 BPM.
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