Is "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" easy to play on piano?

This is an intermediate-level arrangement in the key of E at 144 BPM. With our color-coded notes and speed controls, you can master it step by step.

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. Our simplified arrangement makes it accessible with color-coded notes and interactive playback.

Learn "IT'S ONLY ROCK 'N' ROLL" by The Rolling Stones on Piano

Master "IT'S ONLY ROCK 'N' ROLL" by The Rolling Stones with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of E at 144 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 144 BPM.

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 by 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 by 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.

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: E
Tempo: 144 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: The Rolling Stones

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How to Play "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" on Piano

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Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
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Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.