Rock Around the Clock
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define: E9add6 base-fret 0 frets 0 2 2 1 2 2
[E7]One, two, three o' clock , four o' clock, rock
[E7]Five, six, seven o' clock, eight o' clock, rock
[E7]Nine, ten, eleven o' clock, twelve o' clock, rock.
We're gonna [B7]rock around the clock tonight.
Put your [E]glad rags on and join me, hon',
We'll [E7]have some fun when the clock strikes one,
{soc}
We're gonna [A7]rock around the rock tonight,
We're gonna [E]rock, rock, rock, 'til broad day light,
We're gonna [B7]rock, gonna rock a[A7]round the clock to[E]night.
{eoc}
When the clock strikes two, and three, and four,
If the band slows down we'll yell for more,
{soc}
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad day light,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
{eoc}
When the chimes ring five, and six, and seven,
We'll be rockin' up in seventh heav'n,
{soc}
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad day light,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
{eoc}
[E][E7][A7][E][B7][E]
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 E. 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.