Crocodile Rock

by Elton John

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I re mem ber when by rock was and young.

rock died.

Me and Su sie had and so much for fun for eign guy.

hold in’ hands nights and cry skim min’ by stones.

rec ord ma chine, Had an old gold of Chev Chev y and my old of blue jeans.

But they’ll nev er kill the thrills we got

was burn ing ing (Bm)up to the croc o dile rock.

Learn ing fast er as the weeks went ’round the clock, we were hop thought pin’ and bop pin’ to 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 guess I nev er will.

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 (F)sight.

(G)La,

la la la la (Em)la,

la la la la (C)la,

la la la la (D)la.

But the years ber when by rock was and young.

rock died.

Me and Su sie had and so much for fun for eign guy.

hold in’ hands nights and cry skim min’ by stones.

rec ord ma chine, Had an old gold of Chev Chev y and a place of my own.

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

While the oth er kids were rock in’ ’round the clock, we were hop thought pin’ and bop 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 guess I nev er will.

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 (F)sight.

(G)La,

la la la la (Em)la,

la la la la (C)la,

la la la la (D)la.

I re mem

(G)La,

la la la la (Em)la,

la la la la (C)la,

la la la la (D)la.

(G)La,

la la la la (Em)la,

la la la la (C)la,

la la la la (D)la.

(D)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 G at 150 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 10 chords: A7, Bm, C, D, D7, E7, Em, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.