Smokin'

by Boston
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Lyrics

We’re gon na (D)play you a song, in’, a lit tle bit of rock ie ’n’ roll.

You got ta let your self lose, go, it’s just the band’s thm gon na take con trol.

We’re get tin’ (E7)high to day.

We’ll (E7)pick you up and take (C)you a (G)way.

Get down to night.

Smok in’, smok in’, we’re (C)cook in’ to (D)night, just (E)keep on (A)tok in’!

Smok in’, smok in’, I (C)feel al right, ma ma, (E)I’m not (A)jok in’.

Get your (D)feet to the floor, in’, a ev ’ry bod y rock ie ’n’ roll.

You got hands, noth in’ to feet; go, if you the rhy you and blues, don’t that’s all.

You’re gon na (E7)feel o kay.

We’ll (E7)pick you up and take (C)you a (G)way.

Get down to night.

Smok in’, smok in’, we’re (C)cook in’ to (D)night, just (E)keep on (A)tok in’!

Smok in’, smok in’, I (C)feel al right, ma ma, (E)I’m not (A)jok in’.

Get your

Ev We’re get tin’ (E7)high to day.

We’ll (E7)pick you up and take (C)you a (G)way.

Get down to night.

Well, al right!

Smokin' — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Smokin'" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 180 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Smokin'”

Can I play "Smokin'" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Smokin'" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Smokin'" by Boston played in?
Smokin' is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Smokin'"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Smokin'" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Smokin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Smokin'"?
"Smokin'" was originally performed by Boston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Smokin'"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C, D, E, E7, G.
What other songs by Boston can I play here?
Try "AMANDA", "LONG TIME", "MORE THAN A FEELING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Smokin'"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Smokin'" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Smokin'"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Smokin'" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.