Crocodile Rock

by Elton John
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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.

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Crocodile Rock — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Crocodile Rock”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Crocodile Rock"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John played in?
Crocodile Rock is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Crocodile Rock"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Crocodile Rock" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Crocodile Rock"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Crocodile Rock"?
"Crocodile Rock" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Crocodile Rock" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 160 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.