Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)

by Elton John
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Lyrics

It’s get ting late.

Have you seen my mates?

Ma, (F)tell me when the boys get here.

It’s (C)sev en o’ clock and I wan na rock, wan na (G)get a bel ly full of beer.

My old man’s drunk er than a bar rel full of mon keys and my (F)old la dy she don’t care.

My (C)sis ter looks cute in her brac es and boots, a (G)hand ful of grease in her hair.

(C)So don’t give us none of your ag gra va tion, we’ve (Bb)had it with your dis ci pline.

Oh, (F)Sat ur day night’s al right for fight in’, (C)get a lit tle ac tion in,

get a bout as oiled as a dies el train.

(Bb)Gon na set this dance a light

’cause (F)Sat ur day night’s the night I like.

(C)Sat ur day night’s al right, al right, al (G)right.

(Eb)Ooh.

Well, they’re get ting late.

Have you seen my mates?

Ma, (F)tell me when the boys get here.

It’s (C)sev en o’ clock and I wan na rock, wan na (G)get a bel ly full of beer.

My old man’s drunk er than a bar rel full of mon keys and my (F)old la dy she don’t care.

My (C)sis ter looks cute in her brac es and boots, a (G)hand ful of grease in her hair.

(C)So don’t give us none of your ag gra va tion, we’ve (Bb)had it with your dis ci pline.

Oh, (F)Sat ur day night’s al right for fight in’, (C)get a lit tle ac tion in,

get a bout as oiled as a dies el train.

(Bb)Gon na set this dance a light

’cause (F)Sat ur day night’s the night I like.

(C)Sat ur day night’s al right, al right, al (G)right.

(Eb)Ooh.

Well, they’re

(F)Sat ur (C)day, (F)Sat ur (C)day, (F)Sat ur (C)day, (Eb)Sat ur (Bb)day, (Eb)Sat ur (Bb)day, (Eb)Sat ur (Bb)day, (F)Sat ur day, (Bb)Sat ur (F)day, (Bb)Sat ur (F)day.

Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 142 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)”

Where are the chord symbols for "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" is in C.
What key is "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" by Elton John played in?
Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) 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 "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)"?
The arrangement plays at 142 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" 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 "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)"?
"Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" is in the key of C at 142 BPM.
What chords are in "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.