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I re mem ber six ty two.
I was six teen and so were you.
And we (G)lived next door,
on the (D)a ve nue.
Jer ry Lee was big and El vis too.
Blue jeans and blue suede shoes.
And we (G)nev er knew
what life (D)held in store.
We just (Em)want ed to rock ’n’ (G)roll for ev er more.
We were the (D)rock ’n’ roll kids and rock ’n’ roll was (D)all we did, and (Em)list ’ning (D)to those songs on the ra di o.
I was yours and (D)you were mine,
but that was once up (D)on a time.
Now we (Em)nev er seem to rock ’n’ (G)roll an y more.
(G)Now (D)John ny’s in love with the girl next door
and Mar y’s down at the re cord store.
They don’t (G)want to be
a round (D)us no more.
“Gold en Old ies” but we hard ly speak.
Too bu sy run ning to a diff ’rent beat.
Hard to (G)un der stand,
we were (D)once like them.
How I (Em)wish we could find those (G)rock ’n’ roll days a gain.
We were the (D)rock ’n’ roll kids and rock ’n’ roll was (D)all we did, and (Em)list ’ning (D)to those songs on the ra di o.
I was yours and (D)you were mine,
but that was once up (D)on a time.
Now we (Em)nev er seem to rock ’n’ (G)roll an y more.
(G)Now
I was yours and (D)you were mine,
but that was once up (D)on a time.
Now we (Em)nev er seem to (D)rock ’n’ (G)roll...
We just (Em)nev er seem to (D)rock ’n’ (Gmaj7)roll...
an y more.
Rock 'N' Roll Kids — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" by Paul Harrington as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 65 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Rock 'N' Roll Kids”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" by Paul Harrington in?
- The backing track is in E at 65 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — 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 "Rock 'N' Roll Kids"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Rock 'N' Roll Kids"?
- "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" was originally performed by Paul Harrington. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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