Other arrangements of Rock 'N Roll Fantasy
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy" by The Kinks: 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 Bb, 100 BPM.
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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy" by The Kinks. 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 "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy" 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.