It's Only Rock 'N' Roll

by The Rolling Stones
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 144 BPM.

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

About “It's Only Rock 'N' Roll

Can I play "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" by The Rolling Stones played in?
It's Only Rock 'N' Roll is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" 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 "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll"?
"It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" was originally performed by The Rolling Stones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, D, E, G.
What other songs by The Rolling Stones can I play here?
Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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