Rock This Town

· by Stray Cats

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Lyrics

Well, my (D5)ba by and me place went out real ly did late n’t Sat ur day night.

bad.

I had my whis hair key on piled the high, he and my ba by just looked lar so right.

(A7)juke box.

Well, I (D)pick you up at ten, got ta (D7)have you home at two.

Your (G7)ma ma me don’t a gain know and what I (E7)got in store for fight!

you.

We’re But that’s (D)rock all right, ba by, ’cause we’re (A7)look in’ as cool as can be.

Well, we (D5)found a lit tle place that a bop pin’ on late the look ur half night.

floor.

I had a whis real key on square the rocks, he and change nine of a dol lar for the (A7)four.

box.

Well, he (D)put a quar ter right in he (D7)to that me can, two.

but (G7)all at me it a gain played and was a (E7)dis na co, a fight!

man!

We’re Come on, (D)rock ba by, ba we’re let’s get (A7)out ta here right as a way.

Well, we

We’re gon na rock this town, rock it in side out.

We’re gon na rock this town, make ’em scream and shout.

Let’s (D)rock, rock, (D9)rock, man, rock.

We’re gon na (G7)rock (CN.C.)till we pop; we’re gon na (E7)roll un til we drop.

We’re gon na (D)rock this town, rock it in side out.

Well, we’re

We’re gon na (D)rock this town, rock it in side out.

We’re gon na rock this town, make ’em scream and shout.

Let’s (D)rock, rock, (D9)rock, man, rock.

We’re gon na (G7)rock (CN.C.)till we pop; we’re gon na (E7)roll un til we drop.

We’re gon na (D)rock this town, rock it in side out.

We’re gon na (D)rock this town, rock it in side

We’re gon na (D)rock this town, rock it in side it in side out.

Rock This Town by Stray Cats — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rock This Town” by Stray Cats 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 D at 140 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 This Town" 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 This Town"?: 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 This Town" use?: Just 10 chords: A7, Adim7, Bdim, C, D, D7, D9, Dpow, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Stray Cats songs work for kids?: Try "STRAY CAT STRUT", "Rock This Town". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.