Rock, Pop

Bennie and the Jets Chords

Elton John Intermediate Key of G 5 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

G · Am · C · D · Em

Elton John’s glam rock anthem about a futuristic band and its enigmatic leader. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Boogie Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Emphasize the downbeats to capture the song’s stomping, piano-driven groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Hey kids, shake it loose together

C

The spotlight’s hitting something

G

That’s been known to change the weather

C G

We’ll kill the fatted calf tonight so stick around

You’re gonna hear electric music

C

Solid walls of sound

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Verse 2

G

Hey kids, plug into the faithless

C

Maybe they’re blinded

G

But Bennie makes them ageless

C

We shall survive, let us take ourselves along

G

Where we fight our parents out in the streets

C

To find who’s right and who’s wrong

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Bridge

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Outro / Vamp

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Practice tip: For the iconic “B-B-B-Bennie” line, try muting the strings with your fretting hand on the downstrokes to mimic the stuttering, percussive effect of the original recording.

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Am · C · D · Em

Elton John’s glam rock anthem about a futuristic band and its enigmatic leader. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Boogie Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Emphasize the downbeats to capture the song’s stomping, piano-driven groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Hey kids, shake it loose together

C

The spotlight’s hitting something

G

That’s been known to change the weather

C G

We’ll kill the fatted calf tonight so stick around

You’re gonna hear electric music

C

Solid walls of sound

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Verse 2

G

Hey kids, plug into the faithless

C

Maybe they’re blinded

G

But Bennie makes them ageless

C

We shall survive, let us take ourselves along

G

Where we fight our parents out in the streets

C

To find who’s right and who’s wrong

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Bridge

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Outro / Vamp

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Practice tip: For the iconic “B-B-B-Bennie” line, try muting the strings with your fretting hand on the downstrokes to mimic the stuttering, percussive effect of the original recording.

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Am · C · D · Em

Elton John’s glam rock anthem about a futuristic band and its enigmatic leader. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Boogie Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Emphasize the downbeats to capture the song’s stomping, piano-driven groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Hey kids, shake it loose together

C

The spotlight’s hitting something

G

That’s been known to change the weather

C G

We’ll kill the fatted calf tonight so stick around

You’re gonna hear electric music

C

Solid walls of sound

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Verse 2

G

Hey kids, plug into the faithless

C

Maybe they’re blinded

G

But Bennie makes them ageless

C

We shall survive, let us take ourselves along

G

Where we fight our parents out in the streets

C

To find who’s right and who’s wrong

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Bridge

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Outro / Vamp

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Practice tip: For the iconic “B-B-B-Bennie” line, try muting the strings with your fretting hand on the downstrokes to mimic the stuttering, percussive effect of the original recording.

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Am · C · D · Em

Elton John’s glam rock anthem about a futuristic band and its enigmatic leader. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Boogie Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Emphasize the downbeats to capture the song’s stomping, piano-driven groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Hey kids, shake it loose together

C

The spotlight’s hitting something

G

That’s been known to change the weather

C G

We’ll kill the fatted calf tonight so stick around

You’re gonna hear electric music

C

Solid walls of sound

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Verse 2

G

Hey kids, plug into the faithless

C

Maybe they’re blinded

G

But Bennie makes them ageless

C

We shall survive, let us take ourselves along

G

Where we fight our parents out in the streets

C

To find who’s right and who’s wrong

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Bridge

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Outro / Vamp

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Practice tip: For the iconic “B-B-B-Bennie” line, try muting the strings with your fretting hand on the downstrokes to mimic the stuttering, percussive effect of the original recording.

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Am · C · D · Em

Elton John’s glam rock anthem about a futuristic band and its enigmatic leader. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Boogie Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Emphasize the downbeats to capture the song’s stomping, piano-driven groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Hey kids, shake it loose together

C

The spotlight’s hitting something

G

That’s been known to change the weather

C G

We’ll kill the fatted calf tonight so stick around

You’re gonna hear electric music

C

Solid walls of sound

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Verse 2

G

Hey kids, plug into the faithless

C

Maybe they’re blinded

G

But Bennie makes them ageless

C

We shall survive, let us take ourselves along

G

Where we fight our parents out in the streets

C

To find who’s right and who’s wrong

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Bridge

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Outro / Vamp

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Practice tip: For the iconic “B-B-B-Bennie” line, try muting the strings with your fretting hand on the downstrokes to mimic the stuttering, percussive effect of the original recording.

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Am · C · D · Em

Elton John’s glam rock anthem about a futuristic band and its enigmatic leader. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Boogie Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Emphasize the downbeats to capture the song’s stomping, piano-driven groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Hey kids, shake it loose together

C

The spotlight’s hitting something

G

That’s been known to change the weather

C G

We’ll kill the fatted calf tonight so stick around

You’re gonna hear electric music

C

Solid walls of sound

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Verse 2

G

Hey kids, plug into the faithless

C

Maybe they’re blinded

G

But Bennie makes them ageless

C

We shall survive, let us take ourselves along

G

Where we fight our parents out in the streets

C

To find who’s right and who’s wrong

Chorus

C

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet?

G

Oh, but they’re so spaced out

Am C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

G

Oh, but they’re weird and they’re wonderful

C

Oh, Bennie, she’s really keen

G

She’s got electric boots, a mohair suit

C

You know I read it in a magazine, oh

G C

B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Bridge

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Am C

Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Outro / Vamp

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

G C G C

Oh, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets

Practice tip: For the iconic “B-B-B-Bennie” line, try muting the strings with your fretting hand on the downstrokes to mimic the stuttering, percussive effect of the original recording.