Crocodile Rock

by Elton John
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Lyrics

I re mem ber when rock was young,

me and Su sie had so much fun.

Hold ing hands and skim ming stones.

Had an old gold Che vy and a place of my own.

But the big gest kick I ev er got

was do ing a (Bm)thing call the Cro co dile Rock.

While the o ther kids were rock ing round the clock we were hop ping and bop ping to the Cro co dile Rock.

Well, (Em)Cro co dile (D)rock (Em)ing (D)is (Em)some (D)thing (Em)shock (D)ing (Em)when your (A)feet just can’t keep still.

I nev er knew me a bet ter time and I guess I nev er will.

Oh, Lord y Ma ma, those Fri day nights when (A)Su sie wore her dress es tight and the Cro co dile rock ing was out of the (F)sight.

(G)La

la la la la (Em)la.

La la la la (C)la.

La la la la (D)la.

But the years went by and rock just died.

went and left us for some for eign guy.

Long nights cry ing by the re cord ma chine, dream ing of my my old blue jeans.

But they’ll er kill the thrills we

burn up to

Learn ing fast as the weeks went past,

real ly that Cro co dile Rock would last.

(Em)Cro co dile (D)rock (Em)ing (D)is (Em)some (D)thing (Em)shock (D)ing (Em)when your (A)feet just can’t keep still.

I nev er knew me a bet ter time and I guess I nev er will.

Oh, Lord y Ma ma, those Fri day nights when (A)Su sie wore her dress es tight and the Cro co dile rock ing was out of the (F)sight.

(G)La

la la la la (Em)la.

La la la la (C)la.

La la la la (D)la.

But the years

I re mem - (G)La

la la la la (Em)la.

La la la la (C)la.

La la la la (D)la.

(G)La

la la la la (Em)la.

La la la la (C)la.

La la la la (D)la.

Crocodile Rock β€” Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John. 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 G, 148 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œCrocodile Rock”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Crocodile Rock" 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 β€” especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Crocodile Rock".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in G at 148 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Crocodile Rock" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "Crocodile Rock"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Crocodile Rock", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Crocodile Rock" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Crocodile Rock"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Crocodile Rock"?
"Crocodile Rock" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Crocodile Rock" as a backing track?
Just press play β€” 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 "Crocodile Rock" to fit my voice?
Yes β€” the original is in G, 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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