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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G
Great Balls of Fire Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G
Great Balls of Fire Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G
Great Balls of Fire Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G
Great Balls of Fire Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G
Great Balls of Fire Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G
Great Balls of Fire Chords – Harmonica
Jerry Lee Lewis’s classic rock and roll anthem about passionate, overwhelming love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Chords used: C, F, G · Key: C · Difficulty: Beginner · More 3-chord songs →
Boogie Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a bouncy, energetic rhythm and don’t be afraid to play with a little swing.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G7
C
F – G7
Chorus
C
G7
C
F – G7
Verse 2
C
G7
C
F – G7
Chorus
C
G7
C
F – G7
Bridge
F – C – F – C
F – C – F – C – G7
C
F – C – F – C – G7
Verse 3
C
G7
C
F – G7
Chorus
C
G7
C
F – G7
Outro
F – G7
C
F – G7
C
Practice tip: Master the C to G7 and C to F transitions, as they are the core of the song’s progression; use a metronome to keep the fast tempo steady.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Great Balls of Fire"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: C, F and G.
Is "Great Balls of Fire" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Great Balls of Fire" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Great Balls of Fire"?
It was written by Otis Blackwell, Jack Hammer, and released in 1957.