It's Still Rock And Roll To Me

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

What’s the mat ter with the (Em)clothes I’m wear ing?

“Can’t you (Bb)tell that your tie’s too wide?”

May be I should buy some (Em)old tab col lars?

“Wel come (Bb)back na to the age a of jive.

Where have you been hid in’ (Am)out late ly, hon ey?

You (Em)can’t dress a trash y till you (D7)spend a lot of (G)mon ey.” (C)Ev ’ry bod y’s (Em)talk in’ ’bout the (F)new ven sound.

it’s Fun ny, but it’s (Am)still rock and (G)roll to me.

What’s the mat ter with the (Em)car I’m driv ing?

“Can’t you (Bb)tell that it’s out of style?”

Should I get a set of (Em)white wall tires?

lars?

“Are you (Bb)back na cruise the age a cle mile?

Now a days you can’t be (Am)too sen ti men tal.

Your (Em)best dress a true y ba by (D7)blue a Con ti (G)nen tal.” (C)Hot ’ry funk, y’s (Em)cool in’ punk, the (F)new ven sound.

it’s old ny, junk, it’s (Am)still rock and (G)roll to me.

Oh, it does n’t mat ter what they (F)say in the pa pers, ’cause it’s (E)al ways been the same old scene.

There’s a (G)new band in town but you (F)can’t get the sound from a (E)sto ry in a mag a zine

(Eb)aimed at your av er age teen.

How a bout a pair of (Em)pink side wind ers and a (Bb)bright o range pair of pants?

“You could real ly be a (Em)Beau Brum mel, ba by, if you (Bb)just give it half a chance.

Don’t waste your mon ey on a (Am)new set of speak ers.

You (Em)get you more are mile age from a (G)cheap pair of sneak ers.” It’s the (C)Next phase, (Em)new wave, (Bb)dance craze; (F)an y ways, it’s (Am)still rock and (G)roll to me.

(G)Oo,

(C5)Ev ’ry bod y’s (E5)talk in’ ’bout the (Bb5)new sound.

(F)Fun ny, but it’s (G)still rock and roll to me.

It's Still Rock And Roll To Me — Simple Sheet Music

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"It's Still Rock And Roll To Me" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 216 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 Still Rock And Roll To Me”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me" by Billy Joel played in?
It's Still Rock And Roll To Me is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me"?
The arrangement plays at 216 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me" 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 Still Rock And Roll To Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me"?
"It's Still Rock And Roll To Me" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbpow, C, C9, Cpow, D7, +6 more.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me". Key of C, 216 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.