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 (C7)tear 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 You 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 (C7)and 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 You dy should round.)
The Twist — Piano Lead Sheet
"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”
- 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.