Crocodile Rock

by Elton John

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(Bb)(La,

la, la, la, la, (Gm)la,

la, la, la, la, (Eb)la,

la, la, la, la, (F)la.)

I re mem ber when rock was young.

Gno me o and Ju liet had so much fun

hold ing hands and skim ming stones.

Had an old punch Bug gie by the place that they owned.

But the big gest kick they ev er got

was do in’ a (Gm)thing called the Croc o dile Rock.

While the oth er kids were rock in’ ’round the clock, they were hop pin’ and bop pin’ to the Croc o dile Rock.

Hey!

Croc o dile rock in’ is some thing shock ing when your (Cm7)feet just can’t keep still.

I nev er knew me a bet ter time, and I guess I nev er will.

(Bb)Hey, ev ’ry bod y is feel in’ right be (Cm7)cause we’re gon na dance all night.

The Croc o dile rock in’ is some thin’ out of sight.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

(Bb)(La,

la, la, la, la, (Gm)la,

la, la, la, la, (Eb)la,

la, la, la, la, (F)la.)

As the years went by and the rock nev er died, Ju liet nev er left us for some for eign guy.

No nights cry in’ by the rec ord ma chine, dream in’ of my Bug gie and my old blue jeans.

’Cause I’ll nev er kill the thrills we got,

burn ing up to the Croc o dile Rock, learn ing fast as the weeks go past,

’cause they know the Croc o dile Rock is gon na last.

Hey,

(Bb)(La,

Croc o dile la, rock la, in’.

la, la, (Gm)la,

Croc o dile la, rock la, in’.

la, la, (Eb)la, Ooh, rock, rock, la, rock la, in’.

la, la, (F)la.)

(Gbdim)Rock rock in’.

Croc o dile rock in’ is some thing shock ing when your (Cm7)feet just can’t keep still.

I nev er knew me a bet ter time, and I guess I nev er will.

(Bb)Hey, ev ’ry bod y is feel in’ right be (Cm7)cause we’re gon na dance all night.

The Croc o dile rock in’ is some thin’ out of sight.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

(Bb)(La,

la, la, la, la, (Gm)la,

la, la, la, la, (Eb)la,

la, la, la, la, (F)la.)

(Bb)(La,

la, la, la, la, (Gm)la,

la, la, la, la, (Eb)la,

la, la, la, la, (F)la.)

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 Eb at 144 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • 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.
How many chords does "Crocodile Rock" use?
Just 8 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj9, F, Gbdim, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION", "CANDLE IN THE WIND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.