Rock Around The Clock

by Bill Haley & His Comets
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Lyrics

One, two, three o’ clock, four o’ clock rock.

Five, six, seven o’ clock, eight o’ clock rock.

Nine, ten, eleven o’ clock, twelve o’ clock rock, we’re gon na rock a round the clock to night.

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

We’re gon na rock, gon na rock a round the clock to night.

Rock Around The Clock — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 160 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 learn "Rock Around The Clock" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Rock Around The Clock" with hands-separate practice in C at 160 BPM.
What key is "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets played in?
Rock Around The Clock 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 "Rock Around The Clock"?
The arrangement plays at 160 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Rock Around The Clock"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Rock Around The Clock" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Rock Around The Clock"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Rock Around The Clock" is in the key of C at 160 BPM.