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Jailhouse Rock Chords
“Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley is played in the key of F# and uses the chords F#, G, A and B. It's an easy song — a good pick for beginners. This pop song comes with an interactive player so you can transpose, add a capo and autoscroll while you play.
Chords:F#GABCDC7
Chords for Jailhouse Rock
F#
3
90
F#The Warden Threw A Party At The GCounty Jail
F#The Prison Band Was There And They BeGGan To Wail
F#The Band Was Jumpin' And The Joint BeGGan To Swing
You F#Should've Heard Those GKnocked Out AJail Birds BSing
Lets CRock, Everybody Lets GRock
EveryDBody In The Whole Cell CBlock
Was GDancin To The C7Jailhouse GRock
F#Spider Murphy Played The Tenor GSaxophone
F#Little Joe Was Blowin' On The GSlide Trombone
F#The Drummer Boy From Illinois Went GCrash Boom Bang
The F#Whole Rhythm GSection Was The APurple BGang
Lets CRock, Everybody Lets GRock
EveryDBody In The Whole Cell CBlock
Was GDancin To The C7Jailhouse GRock
F#Number Forty-seven Said To GNumber Three
You're The F#Cutest Jailbird I GEver Did See
I F#Sure Would Be Delighted With Your GCompany
Come F#On And Do The GJailhouse ARock With BMe
Lets CRock, Everybody Lets GRock
EveryDBody In The Whole Cell CBlock
Was GDancin To The C7Jailhouse GRock
The F#Sad Sack Was Sittin On A GBlock Of Stone
Way F#Over In The Corner Weeping GAll Alone
The F#Warden Said, "Hey Buddy Don't You GBe No Square
If You F#Can't Find A GPartner Use A AWooden BChair"
Lets CRock, Everybody Lets GRock
EveryDBody In The Whole Cell CBlock
Was GDancin To The C7Jailhouse GRock
F#Shifty Henry Said To Bugs, "For GHeaven's Sake
No F#Ones Lookin Nows Our Chance To GMake A Break"
F#Bugsy Turned To Ssifty And He GSaid Nix Nix
I F#Wanna Stick AGRound A While And AGet My BKicks
Lets CRock, Everybody Lets GRock
EveryDBody In The Whole Cell CBlock
Was GDancin To The C7Jailhouse GRock
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Jailhouse Rock — FAQ
What key is “Jailhouse Rock” in?
“Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley is in the key of F#. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords are used in “Jailhouse Rock”?
“Jailhouse Rock” uses F#, G, A, B, C, D and C7.
Is “Jailhouse Rock” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Jailhouse Rock” is rated easy and suits beginners.
Who sings “Jailhouse Rock”?
“Jailhouse Rock” is performed by Elvis Presley.
