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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Twist" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 150 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Twist”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Twist" 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. "The Twist" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "The Twist" 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. "The Twist" is in the key of G at 150 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Twist"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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