Rock & Roll Band

by Boston

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Well, we were just an oth er band out of Bos ton on the road to try to make ends meet.

Play in’ all the bars, sleep in’ (A)in our cars car.

and we (E)prac ticed right on out in the street.

No, we did n’t much mon ey, nev er we (E)bare ly made e nough to sur vive.

in’.

But when we (E)got up on the stage and got read y to play, peo ple came a live.

ten.

(C#m)Rock and roll band, ev ’ry bod y’s wait in’, (C#m)get tin’ cra zy; an (Amaj7)ti ci pa tin’ (E)lo ve and mu sic, play, (B7)play, (E)play, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Danc in’ in the streets of Hy an nis, we were get ting pret ty good at game.

Peo ple stood in line did n’t (A)seem to mind; car.

you know (E)ev ’ry bod y knew our ta name.

Liv in’ on rock ’n’ mu sic, nev you wor (E)bare ried ’bout the things we were miss tions!

When we got (E)hear up on the stage and got read y to play, a ev ’y y’d lis ten.

(C#m)Rock and roll band, ev ’ry bod y’s wait in’, (C#m)get tin’ cra zy; an (Amaj7)ti ci pa tin’ (E)lo ve and mu sic, play, (B7)play, (E)play, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

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(F#7)yeah, yeah.

Rock & Roll Band by Boston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rock & Roll Band” by Boston 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 138 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 Band" 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 Band"?
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 Band" use?
Just 9 chords: A, Amaj7, B, B7, C, C#m, D, E, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Boston songs work for kids?
Try "AMANDA", "LONG TIME", "MORE THAN A FEELING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.