Rock & Roll

by Eric Hutchinson

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(Bb)He’s been wait ing a round for the (D7)week end, fig ur ing which club to (Eb)sneak in;

fan cy drinks and fif ty dol lar cov er charge.

Late ly it’s been a big (D7)has sle; for Hei ting ne ken and New (Eb)cas tle

’cause to make sure he’s fit ting in and liv ing large.

Dis re gard

the (Eb)lies that he will tell and what he’s (F)prob ’ly like ’cause it’s not hard; his charm is gon na get ing him knew through the night.

If he wants to (Bb)rock, he rocks.

If he wants to (Bb)roll, he rolls.

He can roll with the punch es, long as he feels like he’s in con trol.

And a if he wants to (Bb)stay, he stays.

If he wants to (Bb)go, he goes.

He does n’t care how he gets there, (F)long as he gets some where he knows.

Oh, no.

Na na na na na na na (F)na na na na na.

Na na na na na na na (F)na na na na na.

(Bb)See her heav y make up and cut (D7)T shirt.

Ev ’ry girl out wants to (Eb)be her.

But they look the same al read y; why ad just?

Read ing the mag a zine (D7)se crets, for get ting the top i cal (Eb)re grets,

’cause if she comes home all a lone the night’s a bust.

It’s a must,

the (Eb)swiv el in her hips and and the (F)look she gives.

It’s all her trust if on ly in the morn ing she knew where she lived.

If she wants to (Bb)rock, she rocks.

If she wants to (Bb)roll, she rolls.

She can roll with the punch es, long as she feels like she’s in con trol.

And a if she wants to (Bb)stay, she stays.

If she wants to (Bb)go, she goes.

She does n’t care how she gets there, (F)long as she gets some where she knows.

Oh, no.

Na na na na na na na (F)na na na na na.

Na na na na na na na (F)na na na na na.

And in (Ab)a wink they’re on the brink, from drink to drink and (Eb)at the bar, with cash (Cm)to blow.

From shot to shot, it’s get ting hot.

Ad (Bb)vance the plot to see (Eb)how far it’s (Bb)gon na go.

All de pends, so (Ab)ditch the friends and grab (Bb)a cab; an oth er chance for cheap (Bb)ro mance.

Does n’t (Ab)count ’cause the room is (Bb)spin ning.

Noth ing to lose; to night (C#m)they both (Cm)are win ning.

And they (Eb)fall in love as they (Eb)fall in bed.

They sing… (F)na na na na na.

If they want to (Bb)rock, they rock.

If they want to (Bb)roll, they roll.

They can roll with the punch es, long as they feel like they’re in con trol.

And a if they want to (Bb)stay, they stay.

If they want to (Bb)go, they go.

They don’t care how they get there, (F)long as they get some where they know.

Oh, no.

Na na na na na na na (F)na na na na na.

Na na na na na na na (F)na na na na na.

Rock & Roll by Eric Hutchinson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rock & Roll by Eric Hutchinson 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 Eb at 100 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 & 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 "Rock & 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 "Rock & Roll" use?
Just 9 chords: Ab, Bb, C#m, C7, Cm, D7, Dm, Eb, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Eric Hutchinson songs work for kids?
Try "OK, It's Alright with Me", "Outside Villanova", "Food Chain". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.