Other arrangements of Rock 'N' Roll Kids
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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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" by Paul Harrington in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key E, 65 BPM.
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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- 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.
- Can I use "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Rock 'N' Roll Kids by Paul Harrington, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is E; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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