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Intermediate piano sheet music for "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" by Ted Nugent, in A♭ major at about 158 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Piano Sheet Music for "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" by Ted Nugent

Preview of the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement for “Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock” by Ted Nugent.

Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock by Ted Nugent
Piano Sheet Music

Grand staffMid-staff range

The piano part reads from the grand staff, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · metal · hard‑rock
Moodaggressive · defiant · rebellious
Signatureaggressive hard‑rock anthem with a relentless drive
A♭ major
Key
158
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D
A♭m
F♯
E♭m
C♯
B♭m
C♯sus4
Bmaj9
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
heavily distorted, playing tight, palm‑muted power‑chord riffs and soaring lead lines
drums
fast, punchy, double‑kick patterns with tight snare hits and cymbal crashes
bass guitar
driving, round, syncopated bassline that locks with the drums
vocals
male lead, raw and powerful, delivered in a shouted, aggressive style with a gritty timbre
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Music Made Me Do It (2018)

This is Nugent's fifteenth studio album, released on November 9, 2018, through Round Hill Records. It features drummer Jason Hartless and leans into straightforward rhythm and blues rock and roll across its ten tracks.

All of The Music Made Me Do It
Artist

Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent is an American rock guitarist and singer from Detroit, Michigan, born in 1948. He got his start as lead guitarist of the Amboy Dukes in the 1960s before going solo, building a catalog of high-energy hard rock across decades. Albums like Cat Scratch Fever (1977) and the live record Double Live Gonzo! (1978) established him as a fixture of American rock guitar.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" in?

"Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" by Ted Nugent is in A♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock"?

"Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock"?

The core progression is D, A♭m, F♯, E♭m, C♯, and B♭m, built around the A♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, drums, bass guitar, and vocals.

Can I get "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" piano sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement of "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" by Ted Nugent, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" piano sheet music easy to play?

"Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" piano sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 158 BPM in A♭ major with 17 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" piano sheet music?

Yes. The beginner piano sheet music for "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" on?

"Cocked, Locked & Ready To Rock" appears on The Music Made Me Do It (2018).

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