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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Rock Around The Clock" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 180 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

Why does "Rock Around The Clock" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 180 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 chords are used in "Rock Around The Clock"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb9, C, C7, C9, F, F7, G7, Gm7.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Rock Around The Clock"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Rock Around The Clock".
Can I see all the notes in "Rock Around The Clock"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 180 BPM.

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