What key is "Crocodile Rock" in?

"Crocodile Rock" by Elton John is in the key of G with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Crocodile Rock" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

What chords are used in "Crocodile Rock"?

This arrangement of "Crocodile Rock" uses 10 chords: A7, Bm, C, D, D7, E7, Em, F, +2 more.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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 mem ber when by rock was and young.

rock died.

Me and Su sie had and so much for fun for eign guy.

hold in’ hands nights and cry skim min’ by stones.

rec ord ma chine, Had an old gold of Chev Chev y and my old of blue jeans.

But they’ll nev er kill the thrills we got

was burn ing ing (Bm)up to the croc o dile rock.

Learn ing fast er as the weeks went ’round the clock, we were hop thought pin’ and bop pin’ to 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 guess I nev er will.

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 (F)sight.

(G)La,

la la la la (Em)la,

la la la la (C)la,

la la la la (D)la.

But the years ber when by rock was and young.

rock died.

Me and Su sie had and so much for fun for eign guy.

hold in’ hands nights and cry skim min’ by stones.

rec ord ma chine, Had an old gold of Chev Chev y and a place of my own.

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

While the oth er kids were rock in’ ’round the clock, we were hop thought 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 guess I nev er will.

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 (F)sight.

(G)La,

la la la la (Em)la,

la la la la (C)la,

la la la la (D)la.

I re mem

(G)La,

la la la la (Em)la,

la la la la (C)la,

la la la la (D)la.

(G)La,

la la la la (Em)la,

la la la la (C)la,

la la la la (D)la.

(D)la.

Crocodile Rock by Elton John

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 150 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 150 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Crocodile Rock" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "Crocodile Rock"?: This arrangement of "Crocodile Rock" uses 10 chords: A7, Bm, C, D, D7, E7, Em, F, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Crocodile Rock" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.