Jailhouse Rock Chords

Here are the chords for “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley — in the key of F# (Db, D, G7 and A7). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Place a capo on fret 1 to match the original. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DbDG7A7

Chords for Jailhouse Rock

Key: F#BPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop

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C#TheDwarden threw a party

in the county jailC#..D

C#..Dprison band was there and

they began toC#wailD

C#..Dband was jumpin' and

the joint began toC#swingD

C#shouDld've heard thosed

kocked out jail birdsC#sinDg

LetsG7Rock !

LetsDRock !

A7Everybody in the whole cellG7block

WasDa-dancin' to theG7Jail-houseDRock!

C#..DSpider Murphy played

the tenor saxophoneC#..D

C#..DLittle Joe was blowin'

on the slideC#tromboneD

C#TheDdrummer boy for

Illinois went crash,C#boom,Dbang !

C#TheDwhole rhythm

section was the purpleC#gangD

LetsG7Rock !

LetsDRock !

A7Everybody in the whole cellG7block

WasDa-dancin' to theG7Jail-houseDRock!

C#..DNumber forty seven

said to Number Three:C#..D

C#..DYou're the cutest

jailbird I ever did see.C#..D

C#IDsure would be

delighted with your companyC#..D

C#..DCome on and do the

jailhouse rock with me.C#..D

LetsG7Rock !

LetsDRock !

A7Everybody in the whole cellG7block

WasDa-dancin' to theG7Jail-houseDRock!

C#TheDsad sack was a-sittin'

on a block ofC#stoneD

C#WayDover in the corner

weeping all aloneC#..D

C#TheDwarden said: "

Hey, buddy, don't you beC#noDsquare.

C#If yDou can't find a

partner use a wooden chaC#ir !D"

LetsG7Rock !

LetsDRock !

A7Everybody in the whole cellG7block

WasDa-dancin' to theG7Jail-houseDRock!

C#..DShifty Henry said to Bugs:

"For Heaven'sC#sakes,D

C#No oDne's lookin'; now's

our chance to make aC#breDak

C#..DBugsy turned to Shifty

and he said " Nix,C#nix;D

C#IDwanna stick around a

while and get myC#kicks.D

LetsG7Rock !

LetsDRock !

A7Everybody in the whole cellG7block

WasDa-dancin' to theG7Jail-houseDRock!

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About Jailhouse Rock

“Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 4 chords — Db, D, G7 and A7 — with the progression centred on Db, D and G7. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.