Once Bitten Twice Shy

by Ian Hunter
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Lyrics

Well, the (C)times are get tin’ hard for you, 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, The (G5)rhy thm you don’t know just you’re how 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 got there rhy in the nick of time, by be (Eb)fore he got his hands a cross your state she line.

I said (C5)Yeah.

Now, it’s the (C)mid dle of the night on the 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 My (G5)best thm of the street sure you’re knocks 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 way home I in the park ing lot, by the (Eb)look in her eye, ba she was 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 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.

My (G5)best thm friend the told me you’re the 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 You got I was the on You got by But (Eb)Ma ma’s lit tle ba likes it 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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Once Bitten Twice Shy" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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

About “Once Bitten Twice Shy

Can I play "Once Bitten Twice Shy" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Once Bitten Twice Shy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Once Bitten Twice Shy" by Ian Hunter played in?
Once Bitten Twice Shy is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Once Bitten Twice Shy"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Once Bitten Twice Shy" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Once Bitten Twice Shy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Once Bitten Twice Shy"?
"Once Bitten Twice Shy" was originally performed by Ian Hunter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Once Bitten Twice Shy"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bbpow, C, Cpow, Dm, Eb, F, Fpow, Gpow.
Can a complete beginner play "Once Bitten Twice Shy"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Once Bitten Twice Shy" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Once Bitten Twice Shy"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Once Bitten Twice Shy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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