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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" by Paul Harrington: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”
- Can I sing "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" by Paul Harrington. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Rock 'N' Roll Kids" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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