Learn "JAILHOUSE ROCK" by Elvis Presley on Piano

Master "JAILHOUSE ROCK" by Elvis Presley with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of D at 180 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 180 BPM.

Lyrics

(D)War den threw a par ty in the coun ty jail. The (D)pris on band was there and they be gan to wail. bone. The (D)band was jump in’ and the joint be gan to swing. bang! You (D)should a heard those knocked tion out the jail birds sing! Let’s (G7)rock! Oh ba by, let’s (D7)rock! Ev ’ry (A7)bod y in the whole cell (G7)block will be danc in’ to the Jail house Rock! (D)Spi der Mur phy on the ten or sax o phone, The (D)Lit tle Joe’s a blow in’ on the slide trom wail. bone. The (D)drum mer boy from Il li nois goes crash, boom, swing. bang! The (D)whole a rhy thm sec tion was the Pur ple Gang! Let’s (G7)rock! Oh ba by, let’s (D7)rock! Ev ’ry (A7)bod y in the whole cell (G7)block will be danc in’ to the Jail house Rock! Rock! (D)Num ber for ty sev en said to num ber three: (D)You’re the cut est jail bird I ev er did see. I (D)sure would be de light ed with your com pa ny! Come (D)on and do the Jail house Rock with me! Let’s (G7)rock! Oh ba by, let’s (D)rock! Ev ’ry (A7)bod y in the whole cell (G7)block will be danc in’ to the Jail house Rock! The (E)sad sack is sit tin’ on a block of stone way (E)o ver in the cor ner weep in’ all a lone. The (E)war den say, “Hey bud dy, don’t you be no square. If you (E)can’t find a part ner, use a wood en chair!” Let’s Oh ba by, let’s (E7)rock! Ev ’ry (B7)bod y in the whole cell (A7)block was danc in’ to the Jail house Rock! Let’s (D7)rock! Oh ba by, let’s (A7)rock! Ev ’ry (E7)bod y in the whole cell (D7)block will be danc in’, will be danc in’, danc in’ to the Jail house, (Am7)danc in’ to the Jail house, (F)danc in’ to (G)the Jail house (A)Rock!

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
D
Tempo
180 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Jailhouse Rock" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.