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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" by The Rolling Stones: 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 E, 144 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 “It's Only Rock 'N' Roll”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" by The Rolling Stones. 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 "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" 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.