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) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" 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 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)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)"?
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 "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.
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 "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)". Key of C, 142 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.