Once Bitten Twice Shy

by Ian Hunter
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Well, the (C)times are get tin’ hard for you, o lit tle girl.

I’m a (G5)hum min’ and a strum min’ all (Dm)o ver God’s world.

You can’t re mem ber when you had your last meal, beat.

The (G5)rhy thm and you don’t know just you’re how (Dm)best a wom an feels.

You did n’t know you what a rock and roll was un (Eb)til you met my drum mer on the Grey tour the bus.

I (Bb5)You got there rhy in the nick of time, speed.

by be (Eb)fore he got his hands a cross giv your state she line.

I said (C5)Yeah.

Now, it’s the (C)mid dle of the night on the die pen road.

sleep.

I’m The (G5)heat er don’t a work and it’s, (Dm)oh, so Paul’s cold.

You’re look in’ tired, ber when you’re look in’ kind a beat.

My (G5)best thm and of the street sure you’re knocks (Dm)best you off your feet.

You did n’t know you how a rock and roll looked un (Eb)til you caught your sis ter with the guys from you group.

Half (Bb5)You way home I in the park ing lot, speed.

by the (Eb)look in her eye, ba she was short in’ what sweet.

got.

I said (C5)Yeah.

Now, it’s the (C)my, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, babe.

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.

Oh, (C)wom an, you’re a mess, gon na die in your sleep.

I’m There’s (G5)blood on my a amp and my (Dm)Les so Paul’s beat.

Can’t keep you home, ber when you’re mess in’ a round.

beat.

My (G5)best thm and friend the told me you’re the (Dm)best lick in town.

feet.

You did n’t know you that a rock and roll burned un (Eb)so you bought a can dle and you lived and guy’s learned.

Half (Bb5)You You got I was the on You got speed.

by But (Eb)Ma ma’s lit tle ba likes it dark and it’s gone.

got.

I said...

(C5)Yeah.

Now, it’s the (C)my, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, babe.

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.

Oh, (C)my, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, babe.

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.

Al right!

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, babe.

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, ba by.

(C5)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, ba by.

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy.

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, babe.

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, ba by.

(C5)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, ba by.

(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy.

Once Bitten Twice Shy by Ian Hunter

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Once Bitten Twice Shy

What key is "Once Bitten Twice Shy" in?
"Once Bitten Twice Shy" by Ian Hunter is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Once Bitten Twice Shy" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Once Bitten Twice Shy" 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.

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