Rock Around The Clock
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A
One, Two, Three O'clock, Four O'clock rock,
A
Five, Six, Seven O'clock, Eight O'clock rock.
A
Nine, Ten, Eleven O'clock, Twelve O'clock rock,
E7
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
A
Put your glad rags on and join me hon',
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one.
(Refrain)
D
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
A
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
E7 A
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
A
When the clock strikes two, three and four,
If the band slows down we'll yell for more.
(Refrain)
A
When the chimes ring five, six, and seven,
We'll be right in seventh heaven.
(Refrain)
A
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too,
I'll be goin' strong and so will you.
(Refrain)
A
When the clock strikes twelve we'll cool off then,
Start rockin' 'round the clock again.
(Refrain)
How to play Rock Around The Clock
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.