Rock 'N Roll Fantasy

by The Kinks
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Lyrics

Hel lo, you.

Hel lo, me.

You Hel lo, want peo ple want to we used to be.

The Is n’t it strange!

We nev er changed.

We’ve been through it all, yet we’re still a the same.

But for And I (Gm)know

it’s a (C)mir a cle we still go.

For (D)all we know,

we might (C)still have a way to go.

Hel lo, me.

Hel lo, you.

You say you we’ve out; ple noth ing start used a new; The throw in your hand;

break up the band; We’ve start a new life; but I’ve be a new man.

But for all we (Gm)know,

we might (C)still have a way to go.

Be (D)fore you go,

we there’s (C)some thing you ought to know.

Hel lo, me.

There’s a guy in my block.

and He lives for for rock; sic.

he plays the (Gm)rec ords thing that day and night.

And (Am)when he feels down, he puts some rock ’n’ roll on, He’s and it (Bb)makes and him feel all right.

Oh, And (C)when he feels the world is clos ing in, he turns his (Dm)ster e o way up us high.

He just to (C)spends his life

(Bb)liv ing in a rock ’n’ roll (Dm)fan ta sy.

He just to (C)spends his life

(Bb)liv ing on the edge of re al i ty.

He just to (C)spends his life in a (Bb)rock ’n’ roll fan ta y more.

He just (C)spends his life

(Bb)liv ing in a rock ’n’ roll (F)fan ta sy.

(CN.C.)Look at me.

Don’t want to (C)spend my life

(Bb)liv ing in a rock ’n’ roll (F)fan ta sy.

Rock 'N Roll Fantasy — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Rock 'N Roll Fantasy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for managing a pedal bass in your left hand — you'll hold or repeat a steady low note while your right hand moves through chord changes above it, which builds real independence between your hands.

The chord set spans eight shapes including Bb, Gm, and Dm7, so pay close attention to the shift between Bb and Am, where you're jumping from a flat-key chord to a natural-key chord with no shared tones; finger that transition slowly a few times before playing through.

At 100 BPM the tempo is moderate, but the pop-rock energy comes from keeping your rhythm tight and consistent, not from rushing.

I'd suggest hands-separate practice first — get that left-hand pedal pattern locked in until it feels automatic, then layer the right hand on top at half speed.

Loop any four-bar section where Dm7 resolves to C or F until the voicing feels natural under your fingers.

This is the kind of song that genuinely strengthens your ability to hold a groove with one hand while shaping chords with the other, and that skill transfers to almost everything you'll play next.

About “Rock 'N Roll Fantasy

Why does "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy".
What key is "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy" by The Kinks played in?
Rock 'N Roll Fantasy is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy" 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 "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy"?
"Rock 'N Roll Fantasy" was originally performed by The Kinks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Bb, C, D, Dm, Dm7, F, Gm.
What other songs by The Kinks can I play here?
Try "LOLA", "COME DANCING", "YOU REALLY GOT ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy".
Can I see all the notes in "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

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