Rock Around The Clock

by Bill Haley & His Comets
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Lyrics

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

Five, (CN.C.)six, sev en o’ clock, eight o’ clock rock.

Nine, (CN.C.)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 (Bb9)rock a round the clock to night, we’re gon na (F)rock, rock, rock, ’til broad day light.

We’re gon na (G7)rock, gon na rock a round the (C)clock (C9sus)to night.

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

We’re gon na (Bb9)rock a round the clock to night, we’re gon na (F)rock, rock, rock, ’til broad day light.

We’re gon na (G7)rock, gon na rock a round the (C)clock (C9sus)to night.

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Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 180 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. 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 F with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Rock Around The Clock" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
What chords are used in "Rock Around The Clock"?
This arrangement of "Rock Around The Clock" uses 8 chords: Bb9, C, C7, C9, F, F7, G7, Gm7.
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 "SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR", "Rock Around The Clock", "Rock Around The Clock". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.