Rock Around The Clock

by Bill Haley & His Comets
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Lyrics

(F)One, two, three o’ clock, four o’ clock rock.

Five, six, sev en o’ clock, eight o’ clock rock.

Nine, ten, e lev en o’ clock, twelve o’ clock rock, we’re gon na (C7)rock a round the clock to night.

Put your (F)glad rags on and join me, hon’, we’ll the have some fun when the (F7)clock strikes one.

We’re gon na (Bb7)rock a round the clock to night, we’re gon na (F)rock, rock, rock, ’til broad day light.

We’re gon na (Gm7)rock, gon na rock a (C)round the clock to (F)night.

When the (F)clock strikes two, and three and four, if the band slows down, we’ll the (F7)yell for more.

We’re gon na (Bb7)rock a round the clock to night, we’re gon na (F)rock, rock, rock, ’til broad day light.

We’re gon na (Gm7)rock, gon na rock a (C)round the clock to (F)night.

When the (C)round the clock to (F)night.

Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 200 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Rock Around The Clock”

What key is "Rock Around The Clock" in?
"Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Rock Around The Clock" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Rock Around The Clock" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Rock Around The Clock" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bill Haley & His Comets can I play here?
Try "ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK", "SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR", "Rock Around The Clock". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.