Rockaria

by Electric Light Orchestra

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Lyrics

Just Come got I’ll back you from the down town Pal ais where the mu sic was so sweet it knocked me right back in the al ley, I’m read (G7)read y!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I’m you read y!

Wo, wo wo, are I’m (A)read y and I’m na (Bm)real ly gon na (F#m)rock to night!

“Now (D)Sweet ten lit tle la dy sings like a song bird, and she sings me the the op Op ’ra like you ain’t nev er heard.

But she ain’t (G7)read y,

no, no, no, she ain’t (D)read y, no, no, no, she ain’t (Bm)read y, y, and she (F#m)ain’t gon na rock (A7)sing and (D)roll.

She’s sweet on Wag ner,

I think she’d die for Bee (A)tho ven,

she loves the way Puc ci ni (A)lays down a tune,

and Ver di’s al ways creep in’ (A)from her room.

Just Come on, I’ll show you how to sing the blues, now, ba by; mu come on so o ver, you got noth in’ to lose.

al ley, Are you (G7)read y?

Hey, hey, hey, are you read y?

Oo, oo, oo, are you (A)read y?

I wan na (Bm)show you how to (F#m)rock and roll!

“Now (D)lis ten here, tle ba by,” she said to me, “You just she meet me at the op Op ’ra House at quar ter to three, But ’cause I’m (G7)read y,

yeah, yeah, yeah, she I’m (D)read y, woo, hoo, hoo, she I’m (Bm)read y, I’m gon na (F#m)show you how to (A7)sing the (D)blues.“

She’s sweet on Wag ner,

I think she’d die for Bee (A)tho ven,

she loves the way Puc ci ni (A)lays down a tune,

and Ver di’s al ways creep in’ (A)from her room.

(D)Ah,

(Bm)ah,

(F#m)ah,

(A7)ah.

We were (D)reel in’ and a rock in’ all (Em7)through the night, yeah, we were (D)rock in’ at the Op ’ra House un (G)til the break of light.

And the (D)or ches tra were play in’ all Chuck (Em7)Ber ry’s great est tunes, and the (D)sing ers in the cho rus all got (G)off on sing in’ blues.

And (D)as the night grew (Em7)old er, ev ’ry (D)bod y was as (G)one, the (D)peo ple on the (Em7)streets came run nin’ (D)in to join in (G)song, just to (D)hear the op ’ra (Em7)sing er sing in’ (D)rock and roll so (G)pure.

I (D)thought I saw the (Em7)Mayor there, but I (D)was n’t real ly (G)sure, but it’s (Bm)al right.

(D)Oo.

Rockaria by Electric Light Orchestra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rockaria 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 D 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 "Rockaria" 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 "Rockaria"?
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.