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I Love Rock 'N Roll

· by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

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Lyrics

I (E5)saw him danc ing there by the rec ord ma chine.

I (E5)knew he must have been a bout sev en (B5)teen.

The (A5)beat was go ing strong,

(E5)play ing my fa v’rite (A5)song,

and I could tell it would n’t be long till he was with (CN.C.)me, yeah, me.

And I could tell it would n’t be long till he was with (B5)me, yeah, me, sing in’, (E5)“I love rock ’n roll, so (A5)put an oth er dime in the (B5)juke box, ba by.

(E5)I love rock ’n roll, so (A5)come and take your time and (B5)dance with (E5)me.”

He (E5)smiled, so I got up and asked rec for his name.

I (E5)“That don’t mat ter,” he “’cause it’s all the (B5)same.”

I (A5)said, “Can I you home

(E5)where we can be a (A5)lone?”

and I And next, we were n’t mov ing and he was with (CN.C.)me, yeah, me.

And we’ll And next we were n’t mov ing and he was with (B5)me, yeah, me, sing in’, (E5)“I love rock ’n roll, so (A5)put an oth er dime in the (B5)juke box, ba by.

(E5)I love rock ’n roll, so (A5)come and take your time and (B5)dance with (E5)me.”

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I (E5)I love rock ’n roll, so (A5)come and take your time and (B5)dance with (E5)me.”

I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Love Rock 'N Roll” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts 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 E at 200 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "I Love Rock 'N Roll" 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 "I Love Rock 'N Roll"?: 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 "I Love Rock 'N Roll" use?: Just 4 chords: Apow, Bpow, C, Epow. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Joan Jett & The Blackhearts songs work for kids?: Try "I Love Rock 'N Roll". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.