What key is "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" in?

"It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" by The Rolling Stones is in the key of E with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" 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 "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" 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 "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll"?

This arrangement of "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" uses 5 chords: A, B, D, E, G.

How long does it take to learn "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" 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 The Rolling Stones can I play here?

Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If I could stick my pen in my heart, I would spill it all o ver the stage.

Would it sat is fy ya, would it slide on by ya, would you think the boy is strange?

Ain’t he (A)strange?

If I could win ya, if I could sing ya a love ings song so on di vine,

would it be e nough for your cheat ing heart ya, if I broke the down and cried?

If I (A)cried?

I said (A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it.

(A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it, (D)like it, (A)yes, I (E)do.

Oh, well, I (A)like it,

I (E)like it,

I (A)like it.

I said (D)can’t you (A)see that (D)this old (A)boy has been a (E)lone ly.

If I could stick a knife in my heart, I would su i cide right on the stage,

would it be e nough for your teen age lust, by ya, would it help to ease the pain?

Ease your (A)brain?

If I could dig down deep in my heart ya a feel ings would flood on the page.

Would it sat is fy ya, would it slide on ya, would ya think the boy’s in sane?

He’s in (A)sane.

I said (A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it.

(A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it, (D)like it, (A)yes, I (E)do.

Oh, well, I (A)like it,

I (E)like it,

I (A)like it.

I said (D)can’t you (A)see that (D)this old (A)boy has been a (E)lone ly.

If (E)lone ly.

And do ya think that you’re the on ly girl a round?

I bet you think that you’re the on ly wom an in town.

I said (A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it.

(A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it.

(A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it, (D)like it, (A)yes, I (E)do.

Oh, well, I (A)like it,

I (E)like it.

I (A)like it,

I (E)like it.

I (E)like

It's Only Rock 'N' Roll by The Rolling Stones

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “It's Only Rock 'N' Roll”

What key is "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" in?: "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" by The Rolling Stones is in the key of E with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" 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 "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" 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 "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll"?: This arrangement of "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" uses 5 chords: A, B, D, E, G.
How long does it take to learn "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" 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 The Rolling Stones can I play here?: Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.