GuitarTuna Pick
GuitarTuna

Get the full experience in app

Open

Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel chords by
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Logo

N/A•
Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
C#
C#
4

View detailed C# chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

The
C#
C#
4

View detailed C# chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

warden threw

a party in the county jail

The prison band was there

and they began to wail
C#
C#
4

View detailed C# chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

The band was jumpin' and the joint

began to swing

You should've heard them

knocked- out jailbirds sing
Verse 2
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Let's rock; everybody, let's rock
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Everybody in the whole cell block
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
C#
C#
4

View detailed C# chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Spider
Verse 3
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Murphy played
C#
C#
4

View detailed C# chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

the tenor saxophone
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Little Joe was blowin' on

the slide trombone
C#
C#
4

View detailed C# chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

The drummer boy from Illinois went crash,

boom, bang

The whole rhythm section was
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

the Purple Gang
Verse 4
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Let's rock; everybody, let's rock
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Everybody in the whole cell block
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Verse 5
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Number forty- seven said

to number three
Verse 6
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

"You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see

I sure would be delighted

with your company

Come on and do the Jailhouse

Rock with me
Verse 7
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Let's rock; everybody,

let's rock

Everybody in the whole cell block
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Verse 8
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Sad sack was sittin' on a block of stone
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Way over in the corner
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

weepin' all alone

The warden said,
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

"Hey, buddy, don't you be no square

If you can't find a partner,

use a wooden chair
Verse 9
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Let's rock; everybody,

let's rock
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Everybody in the whole cell block
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Verse 10
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Shifty Henry said to Bugs,

"For Heaven's sake
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

No one's lookin'; now's our
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

chance to make a break

Bugsy turned to Shifty and he said,
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

"Nix, nix

I want to stick around a while
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

and get my kicks

Let's rock; everybody, let's rock
Verse 11
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Everybody
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

in the whole cell block
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Was dancin' to the Jail
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

house Rock
Verse 12
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
Em
Em

View detailed Em chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
G
G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
A
A

View detailed A chord diagram in our app.

Open in app
D
D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

Open in app

Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock

How did you like the song?

You need to log in to leave a rating.
An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • C#

    4

  • G

  • A

  • Em

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

0

Autoscroll20%

More songs by Elvis Presley

Discover chords for more songs to play

Elvis Presley

Jailhouse Rock

Elvis Presley

Suspicious Minds

Elvis Presley

Hound Dog

Elvis Presley

In The Ghetto

Elvis Presley

Blue Suede Shoes

Elvis Presley

Burning Love

Elvis Presley

Heartbreak Hotel

See More

Related songs

Discover chords for more songs to play

Elvis Presley

Jailhouse Rock

Elvis Presley

The Who

Behind Blue Eyes

The Who

Oasis

Wonderwall

Oasis

Don McLean

American Pie

Don McLean

Lukas Graham

7 Years

Lukas Graham

Junior H

Ella

Junior H

Queen

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Queen

See More

Popular chords globally

Most played chords & tabs across all users

1

Perfect

Ed Sheeran

2

Creep

Radiohead

3

Yellow

Coldplay

4

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

Green Day

5

Zombie

The Cranberries

6

Wonderwall

Oasis

7

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Bob Dylan

Recently added

Recently added chords & tabs

Steel Rail Blues

Gordon Lightfoot

1985

Bo Burnham

Feel Good Inc.

Mert Can, LOOP

Bester Sommer

Lina Larissa Strahl, Bibi und Tina: Mädchen gegen Jungs

Labios rojos

LDNE

Cosas indecentes

LDNE

Loser, Baby

Keith David, Andrew Underberg, Hazbin Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel?

The original key of Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel by Elvis Presley is D major.

What are the main chords for Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel?

The primary chords used in Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel are D, C#, G, A, Em.

Do I need a capo to play Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, C#, G, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel?

The tempo of Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel is approximately 200 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel?

You can easily change the key of Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Elvis Presley.

Can I save Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

Can I access the guitar chords for Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Medley: Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel by Elvis Presley on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.