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Rock Around The Clock

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Rock Around The Clock chords *
Bill Haley and The Comets  1954 (Freedman / Myers)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Around_the_Clock
A
One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
A7
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,
                             A7
we'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
            D7
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
                  A
we're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
            E7                 E                 A
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
         A
When the clock strikes two, three and four,
                             A7
if the band slows down we'll yell for more
            D7
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
                  A
we're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
            E7                 E                 A
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
[solo]
         A
When the chimes ring five, six and seven,
                  A7
we'll be right in seventh heaven.
            D7
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
                  A
we're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
            E7                 E                 A
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
          A
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too,
                         A7
I'll be goin' strong and so will you.
            D7
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
                  A
we're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
            E7                 E                 A
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
[Horn solo]
         A
When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then,
                          A7
start a rockin' round the clock again.
            D7
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
                  A
we're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
            E7                 E                 A
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
* Alternates:
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
A   E
  = 
A7 E7
 = 
D7 A7
 = 
E7 B7
 = 
E   B
  = 
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
A   D
  = 
A7 D7
 = 
D7 G7
 = 
E7 A7
 = 
E   A
  = 
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
A   C
  = 
A7 C7
 = 
D7 F7
 = 
E7 G7
 = 
E   G
  = 
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Rock Around The Clock chords and lyrics

Free chords for Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Rock Around The Clock chords *
Bill Haley and The Comets  1954 (Freedman / Myers)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Around_the_Clock
[solo]
[Horn solo]
* Alternates:
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
A  = E
A7 = E7
D7 = A7
E7 = B7
E  = B
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
A  = D
A7 = D7
D7 = G7
E7 = A7
E  = A
Open (These chords are not in the original key)
A  = C
A7 = C7
D7 = F7
E7 = G7
E  = G
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Rock Around The Clock Chords by Bill Haley & His Comets

Learn how to play Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rock Around The Clock chords”, “Rock Around The Clock guitar chords”, or “Bill Haley & His Comets Rock Around The Clock chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Rock Around The Clock chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rock Around The Clock lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, A7, E7, D7, E, B7.

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What key is "Rock Around The Clock" in?

The chords for "Rock Around The Clock" show the original chord names (including A, A7, E7, D7, E, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.