The Twist

by Chubby Checker
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Twist" 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 G, 150 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Twist

Can I play "The Twist" 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 "The Twist" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Twist" by Chubby Checker played in?
The Twist is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Twist"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Twist" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Twist"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Twist"?
"The Twist" was originally performed by Chubby Checker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Twist"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C7, D7, G, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Chubby Checker can I play here?
Try "LIMBO ROCK", "LET'S TWIST AGAIN", "Jingle Bell Rock". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Twist"?
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. "The Twist" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Twist"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Twist" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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