I Wanna Rock

by Twisted Sister
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Lyrics

I wan na rock, (rock!)

I (G)wan na rock, (rock!)

I (E)want (C)to (A)rock, (rock!)

I (G)wan na rock, (rock!)

Turn it (A7)down you say, well (G)all I got to say to you is time and time a gain I say me (A)no, (no) (G)no, no, (D)no, no, (A)no.

Tell me (A7)not to play, well, (D)all I got ta say t’you when you (G)tell me not to say, I say (A)no, (no) (G)no, no, (D)no, no, (A)no.

So if you ask me why I (D)like the way I play it, there’s on ly one thing I can (C)say (G)to (A)you.

I (CN.C.)wan na rock (rock!)

I (G)wan na rock, (rock!)

I (E)want (C)to (A)rock, (rock!)

I (G)wan na rock, (rock!)

There’s a (A7)feel in’ that I (G)get from noth in’ else, and there ain’t noth in’ in the world that makes me (A)go, (go) (G)go, go, (D)go, go, (A)go.

Turn the (A7)pow er up, I’ve (D)wait ed for so long so I could (G)hear my fav ’rite song, so let’s (A)go, (go) (G)go, go, (D)go, go, (A)go.

When it’s like this I feel the (D)mu sic shoot in’ through me,

there’s noth in’ else that I would (C)say (G)to (A)you.

I (CN.C.)wan na rock (C)rath (G)er (A)do.

I (CN.C.)wan na rock

I (C)wan na rock, (rock) rock, (rock) rock, (rock!) I (G)wan na rock, (rock) rock, (rock) rock, (rock!) I (E)want (C)to (A)rock, (rock) rock, (rock) rock, (rock!) I (G)wan na rock, (rock) rock, (rock) rock, (rock!) I (G)wan na rock!

I (G)wan na rock, (rock!)

I (G)wan na rock, (rock!)

I (E)want (C)to (A)rock, (rock!)

I (G)wan na rock, (rock) rock, (rock) rock, (rock!) I (G)wan na rock, (rock) rock, (rock) rock, (rock!) I (E)want (C)to (A)rock, (rock) rock, (rock) rock, (rock!) I (G)wan na rock, (rock) rock, (rock) rock, (rock!) I (G)wan na rock!

I (G)wan na rock, (rock!)

I (G)wan na rock, (rock!)

I (E)want (C)to (A)rock, (rock!)

I (G)wan na rock, (A)rock, (rock!)

I Wanna Rock — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Wanna Rock" by Twisted Sister: 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 A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Wanna Rock”

What key is "I Wanna Rock" by Twisted Sister played in?
I Wanna Rock is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Wanna Rock"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Wanna 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 "I Wanna Rock"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Wanna Rock"?
"I Wanna Rock" was originally performed by Twisted Sister. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Wanna Rock"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A7, C, D, E, G.
What other songs by Twisted Sister can I play here?
Try "WE'RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Wanna Rock" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Wanna Rock" by Twisted Sister. 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 "I Wanna Rock" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "I Wanna 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.