Other arrangements of Rock 'N' Roll Kids
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I re mem ber six ty two.
I was six teen and so were you.
And we (G)lived next door,
on the (D)a ve nue.
Jer ry Lee was big and El vis too.
Blue jeans and blue suede shoes.
And we (G)nev er knew
what life (D)held in store.
We just (Em)want ed to rock ’n’ (G)roll for ev er more.
We were the (D)rock ’n’ roll kids and rock ’n’ roll was (D)all we did, and (Em)list ’ning (D)to those songs on the ra di o.
I was yours and (D)you were mine,
but that was once up (D)on a time.
Now we (Em)nev er seem to rock ’n’ (G)roll an y more.
(G)Now (D)John ny’s in love with the girl next door
and Mar y’s down at the re cord store.
They don’t (G)want to be
a round (D)us no more.
“Gold en Old ies” but we hard ly speak.
Too bu sy run ning to a diff ’rent beat.
Hard to (G)un der stand,
we were (D)once like them.
How I (Em)wish we could find those (G)rock ’n’ roll days a gain.
We were the (D)rock ’n’ roll kids and rock ’n’ roll was (D)all we did, and (Em)list ’ning (D)to those songs on the ra di o.
I was yours and (D)you were mine,
but that was once up (D)on a time.
Now we (Em)nev er seem to rock ’n’ (G)roll an y more.
(G)Now
I was yours and (D)you were mine,
but that was once up (D)on a time.
Now we (Em)nev er seem to (D)rock ’n’ (G)roll...
We just (Em)nev er seem to (D)rock ’n’ (Gmaj7)roll...
an y more.
Rock 'N' Roll Kids — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" by Paul Harrington. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 65 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Rock 'N' Roll Kids”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Rock 'N' Roll Kids".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" by Paul Harrington in?
- The backing track is in E at 65 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Rock 'N' Roll Kids"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Rock 'N' Roll Kids"?
- "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" was originally performed by Paul Harrington. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in E, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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