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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Old Time Rock & Roll" by Bob Seger in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Old Time Rock & Roll"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Old Time Rock & Roll" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 130 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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