Rock Around the Clock: The Birth of a Rock 'n Roll Anthem Chords
Tempo:
91.55 bpm
Chords used:
A
E
D
Am
B
Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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Bill Haley and his Comets!
Rock Around the Clock stands as one of the most iconic songs in the history of rock and roll forever etching its place in the
archives of [E] popular music.
Pinned by Bill Haley and his group, the [A] Comets, this legendary track became a catalyst for the rock and
roll revolution of the 1950s.
[F#] Let's embark on a [E] detailed historical account of how [A] Bill Haley crafted his [E] timeless [Bm] masterpiece.
Born on July [E] 6,
[A] 1925, Highland Park, Michigan, William John Clifton Haley developed an early interest in music
inspired by country, [Am] western swing, and rhythm and blues.
[A] Haley honed his skills as [B] a guitarist and a [E] vocalist.
He initially found success in the country [A] music scene with his band, The Saddlemen.
[C] In 1952, Haley [E] transformed The Saddlemen into a rock and roll group,
[Bm] renamed them The [G#m] Comets.
The band consisted of Bill Haley [F#m] as the lead vocalist and [E] rhythm [D] guitarist, [E] Franny Beecher on lead guitar,
Marshall Lytle [A] on bass, Johnny Grande on piano, and Billy Williamson on steel guitar.
In 1954, [Am] The Comets signed with Deca Records, one of the most prominent record labels of the time.
However, their early [D] recordings don't [G#] achieve significant commercial success.
It [A] was during this period that Haley began exploring new sounds and influences, setting the stage for his breakthrough.
Haley's pivotal composition, [C] Rock Around the Clock, began to take [A] shape in early 1954.
The songwriting [G#] credits were originally given to Max C.
Friedman [A] and James E.
[E] Myers,
as they [A] rewrote and rearranged an existing song called Rock Around the Clock for Haley's band.
Although the [Am] original song was written by Jimmy Dinight and Max C.
[A] Friedman,
Haley and his band made substantial changes, [Bm] including the addition of an [A] unforgettable guitar riff.
On April 12,
1954, Bill Haley and The Comets entered the recording studio to immortalize Rock Around [Am] the Clock.
They aimed to capture the raw energy and enthusiasm of their live performances.
The iconic [E] guitar riff, played by Danny Cedrone, set the tone [A] for the entire [G] track, [Bm] which blended [F] elements of [Em] western swing,
rhythm and blues, [D] and a distinctive rock and roll beat.
Upon its release, Rock Around the Clock received a lukewarm response.
[E] It [A] wasn't until the following year that the song gained massive [G] popularity.
[Am] It owes much of its success to the inclusion in the opening [D] credits of the 1955 film, [N] Blackboard's Jungle.
[C#]
[N]
[B]
[Gm] [B] [F#]
[F] [B] One, [A] two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock.
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock.
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock.
We're [E] gonna rock.
Around the clock [A] tonight, what's that bright song?
The rebellious nature of the song resonated with the [E] younger generation,
and its [A] prominent placement in the film became a cultural touchstone.
[D] Rock Around the Clock quickly became a global phenomenon,
igniting [A] the rock and roll revolution [D] of the 1950s.
Its infectious rhythm and [A] rebellious spirit captured the hearts of millions and [D] propelled Bill Haley and The Comets to international [A] stardom.
The song topped the charts in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
[D] Rock Around the Clock remains an enduring symbol of the birth of rock and roll.
Its success [A] paved the way for the genre's further [E] development and inspired countless musicians [Em] in the [A] years that followed.
The song's impact on popular culture can still be felt today [C] as it continues [D] to be featured in movies, commercials, and television [G] shows.
Bill Haley's [D] Rock Around the Clock stands as [A] a monumental achievement in the [G] history of music.
I am Alex Gopp, rock and roll [D] devotee, musician, and my mission is to save rock and roll.
On top of releasing my debut album, Linked Here, where I played all of the [Cm] instruments [E] on all of the [A] songs,
I am [Cm] on a mission [B] to remind the [E] world of the awesomeness of rock [D] and roll.
Please support [A] this journey by subscribing to this channel and long live
Rock Around the Clock stands as one of the most iconic songs in the history of rock and roll forever etching its place in the
archives of [E] popular music.
Pinned by Bill Haley and his group, the [A] Comets, this legendary track became a catalyst for the rock and
roll revolution of the 1950s.
[F#] Let's embark on a [E] detailed historical account of how [A] Bill Haley crafted his [E] timeless [Bm] masterpiece.
Born on July [E] 6,
[A] 1925, Highland Park, Michigan, William John Clifton Haley developed an early interest in music
inspired by country, [Am] western swing, and rhythm and blues.
[A] Haley honed his skills as [B] a guitarist and a [E] vocalist.
He initially found success in the country [A] music scene with his band, The Saddlemen.
[C] In 1952, Haley [E] transformed The Saddlemen into a rock and roll group,
[Bm] renamed them The [G#m] Comets.
The band consisted of Bill Haley [F#m] as the lead vocalist and [E] rhythm [D] guitarist, [E] Franny Beecher on lead guitar,
Marshall Lytle [A] on bass, Johnny Grande on piano, and Billy Williamson on steel guitar.
In 1954, [Am] The Comets signed with Deca Records, one of the most prominent record labels of the time.
However, their early [D] recordings don't [G#] achieve significant commercial success.
It [A] was during this period that Haley began exploring new sounds and influences, setting the stage for his breakthrough.
Haley's pivotal composition, [C] Rock Around the Clock, began to take [A] shape in early 1954.
The songwriting [G#] credits were originally given to Max C.
Friedman [A] and James E.
[E] Myers,
as they [A] rewrote and rearranged an existing song called Rock Around the Clock for Haley's band.
Although the [Am] original song was written by Jimmy Dinight and Max C.
[A] Friedman,
Haley and his band made substantial changes, [Bm] including the addition of an [A] unforgettable guitar riff.
On April 12,
1954, Bill Haley and The Comets entered the recording studio to immortalize Rock Around [Am] the Clock.
They aimed to capture the raw energy and enthusiasm of their live performances.
The iconic [E] guitar riff, played by Danny Cedrone, set the tone [A] for the entire [G] track, [Bm] which blended [F] elements of [Em] western swing,
rhythm and blues, [D] and a distinctive rock and roll beat.
Upon its release, Rock Around the Clock received a lukewarm response.
[E] It [A] wasn't until the following year that the song gained massive [G] popularity.
[Am] It owes much of its success to the inclusion in the opening [D] credits of the 1955 film, [N] Blackboard's Jungle.
[C#]
[N]
[B]
[Gm] [B] [F#]
[F] [B] One, [A] two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock.
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock.
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock.
We're [E] gonna rock.
Around the clock [A] tonight, what's that bright song?
The rebellious nature of the song resonated with the [E] younger generation,
and its [A] prominent placement in the film became a cultural touchstone.
[D] Rock Around the Clock quickly became a global phenomenon,
igniting [A] the rock and roll revolution [D] of the 1950s.
Its infectious rhythm and [A] rebellious spirit captured the hearts of millions and [D] propelled Bill Haley and The Comets to international [A] stardom.
The song topped the charts in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
[D] Rock Around the Clock remains an enduring symbol of the birth of rock and roll.
Its success [A] paved the way for the genre's further [E] development and inspired countless musicians [Em] in the [A] years that followed.
The song's impact on popular culture can still be felt today [C] as it continues [D] to be featured in movies, commercials, and television [G] shows.
Bill Haley's [D] Rock Around the Clock stands as [A] a monumental achievement in the [G] history of music.
I am Alex Gopp, rock and roll [D] devotee, musician, and my mission is to save rock and roll.
On top of releasing my debut album, Linked Here, where I played all of the [Cm] instruments [E] on all of the [A] songs,
I am [Cm] on a mission [B] to remind the [E] world of the awesomeness of rock [D] and roll.
Please support [A] this journey by subscribing to this channel and long live
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Bill Haley and his Comets!
Rock Around the Clock stands as one of the most iconic songs in the history of rock and roll forever etching its place in the
archives of [E] popular music.
Pinned by Bill Haley and his group, the [A] Comets, this legendary track became a catalyst for the rock and
roll revolution of the 1950s.
[F#] Let's embark on a [E] detailed historical account of how [A] Bill Haley crafted his [E] timeless [Bm] masterpiece.
Born on July [E] 6,
[A] 1925, Highland Park, Michigan, William John Clifton Haley developed an early interest in music
inspired by country, [Am] western swing, and rhythm and blues.
[A] Haley honed his skills as [B] a guitarist and a [E] vocalist.
He initially found success in the country [A] music scene with his band, The Saddlemen.
[C] In 1952, Haley [E] transformed The Saddlemen into a rock and roll group,
[Bm] renamed them The [G#m] Comets.
The band consisted of Bill Haley [F#m] as the lead vocalist and [E] rhythm [D] guitarist, [E] Franny Beecher on lead guitar,
Marshall Lytle [A] on bass, Johnny Grande on piano, and Billy Williamson on steel guitar.
In 1954, [Am] The Comets signed with Deca Records, one of the most prominent record labels of the time.
However, their early [D] recordings don't [G#] achieve significant commercial success.
It [A] was during this period that Haley began exploring new sounds and influences, setting the stage for his breakthrough.
Haley's pivotal composition, [C] Rock Around the Clock, began to take [A] shape in early 1954.
The songwriting [G#] credits were originally given to Max C.
Friedman [A] and James E.
[E] Myers,
as they [A] rewrote and rearranged an existing song called Rock Around the Clock for Haley's band.
Although the [Am] original song was written by Jimmy Dinight and Max C.
[A] Friedman,
Haley and his band made substantial changes, [Bm] including the addition of an [A] unforgettable guitar riff.
On April 12,
1954, Bill Haley and The Comets entered the recording studio to immortalize Rock Around [Am] the Clock.
They aimed to capture the raw energy and enthusiasm of their live performances.
The iconic [E] guitar riff, played by Danny Cedrone, set the tone [A] for the entire [G] track, [Bm] which blended [F] elements of [Em] western swing,
rhythm and blues, [D] and a distinctive rock and roll beat.
Upon its release, Rock Around the Clock received a lukewarm response.
[E] It [A] wasn't until the following year that the song gained massive [G] popularity.
[Am] It owes much of its success to the inclusion in the opening [D] credits of the 1955 film, [N] Blackboard's Jungle. _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ [C#] _ _ _ _
_ _ [N] _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ [B] _ _ _
_ _ [Gm] _ [B] _ _ _ _ [F#] _
_ _ [F] _ [B] One, [A] two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock.
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock.
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock.
We're [E] gonna rock.
Around the clock [A] tonight, what's that bright song?
The rebellious nature of the song resonated with the [E] younger generation,
and its [A] prominent placement in the film became a cultural touchstone.
[D] Rock Around the Clock quickly became a global phenomenon,
igniting [A] the rock and roll revolution [D] of the 1950s.
Its infectious rhythm and [A] rebellious spirit captured the hearts of millions and [D] propelled Bill Haley and The Comets to international [A] stardom.
The song topped the charts in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
[D] Rock Around the Clock remains an enduring symbol of the birth of rock and roll.
Its success [A] paved the way for the genre's further [E] development and inspired countless musicians [Em] in the [A] years that followed.
The song's impact on popular culture can still be felt today [C] as it continues [D] to be featured in movies, commercials, and television [G] shows.
Bill Haley's [D] Rock Around the Clock stands as [A] a monumental achievement in the [G] history of music.
I am Alex Gopp, rock and roll [D] devotee, musician, and my mission is to save rock and roll.
On top of releasing my debut album, Linked Here, where I played all of the [Cm] instruments [E] on all of the [A] songs,
I am [Cm] on a mission [B] to remind the [E] world of the awesomeness of rock [D] and roll.
Please support [A] this journey by subscribing to this channel and long live
Rock Around the Clock stands as one of the most iconic songs in the history of rock and roll forever etching its place in the
archives of [E] popular music.
Pinned by Bill Haley and his group, the [A] Comets, this legendary track became a catalyst for the rock and
roll revolution of the 1950s.
[F#] Let's embark on a [E] detailed historical account of how [A] Bill Haley crafted his [E] timeless [Bm] masterpiece.
Born on July [E] 6,
[A] 1925, Highland Park, Michigan, William John Clifton Haley developed an early interest in music
inspired by country, [Am] western swing, and rhythm and blues.
[A] Haley honed his skills as [B] a guitarist and a [E] vocalist.
He initially found success in the country [A] music scene with his band, The Saddlemen.
[C] In 1952, Haley [E] transformed The Saddlemen into a rock and roll group,
[Bm] renamed them The [G#m] Comets.
The band consisted of Bill Haley [F#m] as the lead vocalist and [E] rhythm [D] guitarist, [E] Franny Beecher on lead guitar,
Marshall Lytle [A] on bass, Johnny Grande on piano, and Billy Williamson on steel guitar.
In 1954, [Am] The Comets signed with Deca Records, one of the most prominent record labels of the time.
However, their early [D] recordings don't [G#] achieve significant commercial success.
It [A] was during this period that Haley began exploring new sounds and influences, setting the stage for his breakthrough.
Haley's pivotal composition, [C] Rock Around the Clock, began to take [A] shape in early 1954.
The songwriting [G#] credits were originally given to Max C.
Friedman [A] and James E.
[E] Myers,
as they [A] rewrote and rearranged an existing song called Rock Around the Clock for Haley's band.
Although the [Am] original song was written by Jimmy Dinight and Max C.
[A] Friedman,
Haley and his band made substantial changes, [Bm] including the addition of an [A] unforgettable guitar riff.
On April 12,
1954, Bill Haley and The Comets entered the recording studio to immortalize Rock Around [Am] the Clock.
They aimed to capture the raw energy and enthusiasm of their live performances.
The iconic [E] guitar riff, played by Danny Cedrone, set the tone [A] for the entire [G] track, [Bm] which blended [F] elements of [Em] western swing,
rhythm and blues, [D] and a distinctive rock and roll beat.
Upon its release, Rock Around the Clock received a lukewarm response.
[E] It [A] wasn't until the following year that the song gained massive [G] popularity.
[Am] It owes much of its success to the inclusion in the opening [D] credits of the 1955 film, [N] Blackboard's Jungle. _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ [C#] _ _ _ _
_ _ [N] _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ [B] _ _ _
_ _ [Gm] _ [B] _ _ _ _ [F#] _
_ _ [F] _ [B] One, [A] two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock.
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock.
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock.
We're [E] gonna rock.
Around the clock [A] tonight, what's that bright song?
The rebellious nature of the song resonated with the [E] younger generation,
and its [A] prominent placement in the film became a cultural touchstone.
[D] Rock Around the Clock quickly became a global phenomenon,
igniting [A] the rock and roll revolution [D] of the 1950s.
Its infectious rhythm and [A] rebellious spirit captured the hearts of millions and [D] propelled Bill Haley and The Comets to international [A] stardom.
The song topped the charts in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
[D] Rock Around the Clock remains an enduring symbol of the birth of rock and roll.
Its success [A] paved the way for the genre's further [E] development and inspired countless musicians [Em] in the [A] years that followed.
The song's impact on popular culture can still be felt today [C] as it continues [D] to be featured in movies, commercials, and television [G] shows.
Bill Haley's [D] Rock Around the Clock stands as [A] a monumental achievement in the [G] history of music.
I am Alex Gopp, rock and roll [D] devotee, musician, and my mission is to save rock and roll.
On top of releasing my debut album, Linked Here, where I played all of the [Cm] instruments [E] on all of the [A] songs,
I am [Cm] on a mission [B] to remind the [E] world of the awesomeness of rock [D] and roll.
Please support [A] this journey by subscribing to this channel and long live