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Jailhouse Rock

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[Intro]
D#  E   D#  E
[Verse]
D#  E
The warden threw a party in the county jail
D#  E
    Prison band was there and they began to wail
D#  E
    Band was jumpin' and the joint began to swing
D#  E
    Should've heard those knocked out jailbirds sing
[Chorus]
      A7
Let's rock!
                E
Everybody let's rock!
     B7                     A7
Everybody in the whole cell block
      E              A7        E
Was a-dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock!
[Verse]
D#  E
    Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone
D#  E
    Little Joe was blowin' on the slide trombone
D#  E
    The drummer boy for Illinois went crash, boom, bang!
D#  E
    The whole rhythm section was the purple gang
[Chorus]
      A7
Let's rock!
                E
Everybody let's rock!
     B7                     A7
Everybody in the whole cell block
      E              A7        E
Was a-dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock!
[Verse]
D#  E
    Number forty seven said to number three:
D#  E
    "You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see.
D#  E
  I sure would be delighted with your company
D#  E
    Come on and do the Jailhouse Rock with me."
[Chorus]
      A7
Let's rock!
                E
Everybody let's rock!
     B7                     A7
Everybody in the whole cell block
      E              A7        E
Was a-dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock! Rock Rock
[Instrumental]
A7   A7   E   E   B7   A7   E   E
[Verse]
D#  E
    The sad sack was a-sittin' on a block of stone
D#  E
    Way over in the corner weeping all alone
D#  E
    The warden said: "Hey, buddy, don't you be no square.
D#E
              N.C.                            
    If you can't find a partner use a wooden chair!"
[Chorus]
      A7
Let's rock!
                E
Everybody let's rock!
     B7                     A7
Everybody in the whole cell block
      E              A7        E
Was a-dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock!
[Verse]
D#  E
    Shifty Henry said to Bugs: "For Heaven's sakes,
D#  E
    No one's lookin'; now's our chance to make a break
D#  E
    Bugsy turned to Shifty and he said "Nix, nix;
D#  E
    I wanna stick around a while and get my kicks."
[Chorus]
      A7
Let's rock!
                E
Everybody let's rock!
     B7                     A7
Everybody in the whole cell block
      E              A7        E
Was a-dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock!
      E              A7        E
Was a-dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock!
      E              A7        E
Was a-dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock!
      E              A7        E
Was a-dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock!
      E              A7        E
Was a-dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock!

Jailhouse Rock chords and lyrics

Free chords for Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Tune guitar down one semitone for best effect
[Intro]
D#  E   D#  E
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
A7   A7   E   E   B7   A7   E   E
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]

Jailhouse Rock Chords by Elvis Presley

Learn how to play Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Jailhouse Rock chords”, “Jailhouse Rock guitar chords”, or “Elvis Presley Jailhouse Rock 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 Jailhouse Rock chords and for experienced players who want accurate Jailhouse Rock lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D#, E, A7, B7, C.

Frequently asked questions about Jailhouse Rock

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Can I transpose "Jailhouse Rock" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Jailhouse Rock" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Jailhouse Rock"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Jailhouse Rock" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Jailhouse Rock" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Elvis Presley below.

What key is "Jailhouse Rock" in?

The chords for "Jailhouse Rock" show the original chord names (including D#, E, A7, B7, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.