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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John: 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 G, 150 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”
- 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 150 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 10 chords: A7, Bm, C, D, D7, E7, Em, F, +2 more.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Crocodile Rock" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John. 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 "Crocodile Rock" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Crocodile Rock" 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.