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(Bb)(La,
la, la, la, la, (Gm)la,
la, la, la, la, (Eb)la,
la, la, la, la, (F)la.)
I re mem ber when rock was young.
Gno me o and Ju liet had so much fun
hold ing hands and skim ming stones.
Had an old punch Bug gie by the place that they owned.
But the big gest kick they ev er got
was do in’ a (Gm)thing called the Croc o dile Rock.
While the oth er kids were rock in’ ’round the clock, they were hop pin’ and bop pin’ to the Croc o dile Rock.
Hey!
Croc o dile rock in’ is some thing shock ing when your (Cm7)feet just can’t keep still.
I nev er knew me a bet ter time, and I guess I nev er will.
(Bb)Hey, ev ’ry bod y is feel in’ right be (Cm7)cause we’re gon na dance all night.
The Croc o dile rock in’ is some thin’ out of sight.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
(Bb)(La,
la, la, la, la, (Gm)la,
la, la, la, la, (Eb)la,
la, la, la, la, (F)la.)
As the years went by and the rock nev er died, Ju liet nev er left us for some for eign guy.
No nights cry in’ by the rec ord ma chine, dream in’ of my Bug gie and my old blue jeans.
’Cause I’ll nev er kill the thrills we got,
burn ing up to the Croc o dile Rock, learn ing fast as the weeks go past,
’cause they know the Croc o dile Rock is gon na last.
Hey,
(Bb)(La,
Croc o dile la, la, la, la, (Gm)la,
Croc o dile la, la, la, la, (Eb)la, Ooh, rock, rock, la, la, la, la, (F)la.)
(Gbdim)Rock rock in’.
Croc o dile rock in’ is some thing shock ing when your (Cm7)feet just can’t keep still.
I nev er knew me a bet ter time, and I guess I nev er will.
(Bb)Hey, ev ’ry bod y is feel in’ right be (Cm7)cause we’re gon na dance all night.
The Croc o dile rock in’ is some thin’ out of sight.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
(Bb)(La,
la, la, la, la, (Gm)la,
la, la, la, la, (Eb)la,
la, la, la, la, (F)la.)
(Bb)(La,
la, la, la, la, (Gm)la,
la, la, la, la, (Eb)la,
la, la, la, la, (F)la.)
Crocodile Rock — Simple Sheet Music
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"Crocodile Rock" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 144 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Crocodile Rock”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Crocodile Rock"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John played in?
- Crocodile Rock is arranged in the key of Eb 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 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Crocodile Rock" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Crocodile Rock"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj9, F, Gbdim, Gm.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION", "CANDLE IN THE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Crocodile Rock". Key of Eb, 144 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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