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(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!
Jailhouse Rock — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Jailhouse Rock" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 180 BPM.
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About “Jailhouse Rock”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Jailhouse Rock" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Jailhouse Rock" is in D.
- What key is "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Jailhouse Rock is arranged in the key of D 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 180 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 chords are used in "Jailhouse Rock"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, Am6, Am7, B7, C#7, D7, D9, +6 more.
- 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.
- Does "Jailhouse Rock" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Jailhouse Rock" is in the key of D at 180 BPM.
- What chords are in "Jailhouse Rock"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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