Other arrangements of Rock Around The Clock
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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets: 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 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.
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About “Rock Around The Clock”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rock Around The Clock" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets. 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 "Rock Around The Clock" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Rock Around The Clock" 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.