What key is "Crocodile Rock" in?

"Crocodile Rock" by Elton John is in the key of G with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Crocodile Rock" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Crocodile Rock" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Crocodile Rock" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Elton John can I play here?

Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I re (G)mem ber when rock was young.

just died.

Me and (Bm)Su sie had and so us much some fun.

eign guy.

Hold ing (C)hands and skim in’ min’ the stones, cord ma chine, had an (D)old gold of my Chev y and a place of my own.

But the (G)big gest kick I ev er got was doin’ a (Bm)thing called the croc o dile rock.

While the (C)oth er kids were rock in’ ’round the clock, we we were (D)hop pin’ and bop pin’ to the croc o dile rock.

Well, croc o dile rock in’ is some thing shock in’ when your (A7)feet just can’t keep still,

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

(E)Oh, Lawd y, ma ma those Fri day nights when (A7)Su sie wore her dress es tight and the croc o dile rock in’ was out of (C)sight.

But the (G)years went by and was rock just died.

Me and (Bm)Su sie went and left us for some for eign guy.

Hold ing (C)Long nights skim in’ by the re cord ma chine, had an (D)dream in’ of my Chev y and my old of blue jeans.

But they’ll (G)nev er kill the thrills we’ve got burn doin’ ing (Bm)up to the croc o dile rock.

Learn ing (C)fast er till the weeks went ’round past, clock, we real ly (D)thought pin’ and the o dile the rock o would last.

Well, croc o dile rock in’ is some thing shock in’ when your (A7)feet just can’t keep still,

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

(E)Oh, Lawd y, ma ma those Fri day nights when (A7)Su sie wore her dress es tight and the croc o dile rock in’ was out of (C)sight.

But the

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Crocodile Rock by Elton John

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Crocodile Rock”

What key is "Crocodile Rock" in?: "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John is in the key of G with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Crocodile Rock" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Crocodile Rock" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Crocodile Rock" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?: Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.