Come on, (G7)ba by,
let’s do ma the a twist.
while Dad Come dy on, (C7)ba by,
let’s do ma the a (G)twist.
we’re Take me by my lit tle (D7)hand y un til we and go like to (G)this.
Ee oh, (G7)twist,
ba by, ba by, twist (’round and a round and a round and a-) (C7)just,
just like (G)this.
(’Round and a round.) Come on, lit tle (D7)miss,
and do the (G)twist.
(’Round and a round.) While Dad dy is (G7)sleep ing
and Ma ma ain’t a round,
while Dad You dy is (C7)sleep ing
and Ma ma ain’t a (G)round,
we’re gon na twist y, twist y, (D7)twist y un til we the house how to (G)down.
Ee oh, (G7)twist,
ba by, ba by, twist (’round and a round and a round and a-) (C7)just,
just like (G)this.
(’Round and a round.) Come on, lit tle (D7)miss,
and do the (G)twist.
(’Round and a round.) While Dad dy should round.)
The Twist by Chubby Checker
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Twist”
- What key is "The Twist" in?
- "The Twist" by Chubby Checker is in the key of G with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Twist" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "The Twist" 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 "The Twist"?
- This arrangement of "The Twist" uses 4 chords: C7, D7, G, G7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "The Twist" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Chubby Checker can I play here?
- Try "LIMBO ROCK", "LET'S TWIST AGAIN", "Jingle Bell Rock". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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