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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Once Bitten Twice Shy" by Ian Hunter: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “Once Bitten Twice Shy”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Once Bitten Twice Shy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Once Bitten Twice Shy" by Ian Hunter. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Once Bitten Twice Shy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Once Bitten Twice Shy" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.