It's Still Rock And Roll To Me

by Billy Joel

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What’s the mat ter with the (Em)clothes I’m wear ing?

“Can’t you (Bb)tell that your tie’s too wide?”

May be I should buy some (Em)old tab col lars?

“Wel come (Bb)back na to the age a of jive.

Where have you been hid in’ (Am)out late ly, hon ey?

You (Em)can’t dress a trash y till you (D7)spend a lot of (G)mon ey.” (C)Ev ’ry bod y’s (Em)talk in’ ’bout the (F)new ven sound.

it’s Fun ny, but it’s (Am)still rock and (G)roll to me.

What’s the mat ter with the (Em)car I’m driv ing?

“Can’t you (Bb)tell that it’s out of style?”

Should I get a set of (Em)white wall tires?

lars?

“Are you (Bb)back na cruise the age a cle mile?

Now a days you can’t be (Am)too sen ti men tal.

Your (Em)best dress a true y ba by (D7)blue a Con ti (G)nen tal.” (C)Hot ’ry funk, y’s (Em)cool in’ punk, the (F)new ven sound.

it’s old ny, junk, it’s (Am)still rock and (G)roll to me.

Oh, it does n’t mat ter what they (F)say in the pa pers, ’cause it’s (E)al ways been the same old scene.

There’s a (G)new band in town but you (F)can’t get the sound from a (E)sto ry in a mag a zine

(Eb)aimed at your av er age teen.

How a bout a pair of (Em)pink side wind ers and a (Bb)bright o range pair of pants?

“You could real ly be a (Em)Beau Brum mel, ba by, if you (Bb)just give it half a chance.

Don’t waste your mon ey on a (Am)new set of speak ers.

You (Em)get you more are mile age from a (G)cheap pair of sneak ers.” It’s the (C)Next phase, (Em)new wave, (Bb)dance craze; (F)an y ways, it’s (Am)still rock and (G)roll to me.

(G)Oo,

(C5)Ev ’ry bod y’s (E5)talk in’ ’bout the (Bb5)new sound.

(F)Fun ny, but it’s (G)still rock and roll to me.

It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel 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 C at 216 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 "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me" 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 "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me"?
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 "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me" use?
Just 14 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbpow, C, C9, Cpow, D7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.