Crocodile Rock

by Elton John

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I re (G)mem ber when rock was young.

just died.

Me and (Bm)Su sie had and so us much some fun.

eign guy.

Hold ing (C)hands and skim cry in’ min’ the stones, cord ma chine, had an (D)old gold of my Chev y and a place of my own.

But the (G)big gest kick I ev er got was doin’ a (Bm)thing called the croc o dile rock.

While the (C)oth er kids were rock in’ ’round the clock, we we were (D)hop pin’ and bop croc pin’ to the croc o dile rock.

Well, croc o dile rock in’ is some thing shock in’ when your (A7)feet just can’t keep still,

I nev er knew me a bet ter time and I (G)guess I nev er will.

(E)Oh, Lawd y, ma ma those Fri day nights when (A7)Su sie wore her dress es tight and the croc o dile rock in’ was out of (C)sight.

But the (G)years went by and was rock just died.

Me and (Bm)Su sie went and left us for some for eign guy.

Hold ing (C)Long nights skim cry in’ by the re cord ma chine, had an (D)dream in’ of my Chev y and my old of blue jeans.

But they’ll (G)nev er kill the thrills we’ve got burn doin’ ing (Bm)up to the croc o dile rock.

Learn ing (C)fast er till the weeks went ’round past, clock, we real ly (D)thought pin’ and the croc o dile the rock o would last.

Well, croc o dile rock in’ is some thing shock in’ when your (A7)feet just can’t keep still,

I nev er knew me a bet ter time and I (G)guess I nev er will.

(E)Oh, Lawd y, ma ma those Fri day nights when (A7)Su sie wore her dress es tight and the croc o dile rock in’ was out of (C)sight.

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Crocodile Rock by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 160 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
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  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Crocodile Rock" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Crocodile Rock"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.