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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Rock Around The Clock" 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 Bb, 200 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Rock Around The Clock

Can I play "Rock Around The Clock" 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 "Rock Around The Clock" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets played in?
Rock Around The Clock is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rock Around The Clock"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rock Around The Clock" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Rock Around The Clock"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rock Around The Clock"?
"Rock Around The Clock" was originally performed by Bill Haley & His Comets. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Rock Around The Clock"?
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. "Rock Around The Clock" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Rock Around The Clock"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Rock Around The Clock" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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