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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Rock Around The Clock" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Rock Around The Clock"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Rock Around The Clock". Key of Bb, 200 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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