Other arrangements of Old Time Rock & Roll
Pick a learning view.
Just take those old rec ords (G)off the shelf.
I’ll sit and lis ten to ’em (C)by y my self.
To day’s ly mu sic ain’t to (D)got the same soul.
I like that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
Don’t try to take me to a dis co.
will.
You’ll nev er e ven get me (C)out on the floor.
In ten min utes I’ll be (D)late for the door.
I like that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
(CN.C.)Still like that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
That kind of mu sic just (C)soothes my soul.
I rem i nisce a bout the (D)days of old
with that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
Won’t go to hear ’em play a (G)tan go.
shelf.
I’d rath er hear some blues or (C)by y old soul.
There’s day’s ly mu sic ain’t to (D)get me to go; start play ing old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
Call me a re lic.
Call me what co.
will.
Say I’m old fash ioned.
Say I’m (C)o ver the hill.
To day’s mu sic ain’t be (D)got the same soul.
I like that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
(CN.C.)Still like that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
That kind of mu sic just (C)soothes my soul.
I rem i nisce a bout the (D)days of old
with that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
Won’t go to hear ’em play a Still like that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
That kind of mu sic just (C)soothes my soul.
I rem i nisce a bout the (D)days of old
with that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
Still like that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
That kind of mu sic just (C)soothes my soul.
I rem i nisce a bout the (D)days of old
with that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
Still like that old time (G)rock ’n’ roll.
Old Time Rock & Roll — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Old Time Rock & Roll" by Bob Seger: 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 G, 130 BPM.
This arrangement is a great workout for your left hand's octave bass pattern — you'll be jumping between G, C, and D octaves at a brisk 130 BPM, so accuracy and relaxation in that hand are everything.
Start hands-separate and at about 80 BPM; lock in each octave landing before you even think about adding the right hand melody on top.
When you do combine hands, the trickiest moment is usually the move from C up to D, because it comes fast and your left hand has to reposition cleanly while your right hand keeps the rhythm steady.
Resist the urge to tense up during those transitions — keep your wrist loose and let your arm guide the jump.
Once you're comfortable at tempo, add a little sustain pedal on each chord change to fill out the sound without blurring things together.
With just three chords in a classic I–IV–V shape, this is the piece that'll make that progression feel automatic in your hands, and that muscle memory pays off in hundreds of other rock and pop songs.
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About “Old Time Rock & Roll”
- What key is "Old Time Rock & Roll" by Bob Seger played in?
- Old Time Rock & Roll is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Old Time Rock & Roll"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Old Time Rock & 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 "Old Time Rock & Roll"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Old Time Rock & Roll"?
- "Old Time Rock & Roll" was originally performed by Bob Seger. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Old Time Rock & Roll"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Bob Seger can I play here?
- Try "LIKE A ROCK", "NIGHT MOVES", "THE FIRE INSIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Old Time Rock & Roll" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Old Time Rock & Roll" by Bob Seger. 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 "Old Time Rock & Roll" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Old Time Rock & 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.