Rock 'N' Roll Is King

by Electric Light Orchestra

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Lyrics

Well, lis ten, ev ’ry bod y, let me tell you ’bout the rock and roll.

Oh, that’s feel she that er rhy thm, and it’s real ly gon na thrill your soul.

Mmm, She says come a (D)feel a long with me,

to a (A)land of make be lieve.

She She said a wam a lam a bam a lam a, (E)rock and roll is (A)king.

She loves that rock ten, and ’ry roll, y, and she plays it ’bout the all night long.

Oh, that’s all she ev er tells me when I call her on the tel e phone.

Mmm, She says come a (D)feel that jump in’ beat,

and a (A)get up on your feet.

She She said a wam a lam a bam a lam a, (E)rock and roll is (A)king.

She loves that Oh, let those (D)gui tars play, play for me, play for me.

Oh, let that (D)song ring out,

that’s (B)how it’s meant to (E)be.

Well, it (A)rolls she like a train and that’s a com in’ on the down the track.

She rolled “You o ver Bee tho ven, and she gave na Tchai is kov and sky back.

Oh, she (D)loves that driv in’ beat,

she goes (A)danc in’ on down the street.

She said wam a lam a bam a lam a, (E)rock and roll is (A)king.

Oh, let those (E)rock and roll is king.

Oh, yeah.

Wam a lam a bam a lam a, (E)rock and roll is (A)king.

Uh huh.

Wam a lam a bam a lam a, (E)rock and roll is (A)king.

Ooh, yeah.

(A)Wam a lam a bam a lam a, (E)rock and roll is (A)king.

She said wam a lam a bam a lam a, (E)rock and roll is (A)king.

Rock 'N' Roll Is King by Electric Light Orchestra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rock 'N' Roll Is King by Electric Light Orchestra 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 A at 160 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 "Rock 'N' Roll Is King" 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 "Rock 'N' Roll Is King"?
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 "Rock 'N' Roll Is King" use?
Just 6 chords: A, Apow, B, D, E, F#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other Electric Light Orchestra songs work for kids?
Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.