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Rock On — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “Rock On”
Free karaoke for "Rock On" by David Essex: 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 C#, 72 BPM.
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Lyrics
Hey, did, y’ rock ’n’ roll?
Rock on!
Oh, my soul!
Hey, did y’ boog ie, too?
Did ya?
Hey, shout sum mer time blues, jump up an’ down in the blue suede shoes.
Hey, did y’ rock ’n’ roll?
Rock on!
And where do we go from here?
Which is the way that’s clear?
Still look in’ for that blue jean’ mov ie queen, pret ti est girl I ev er seen.
See her shake on the mov ie screen Jim my Dean!
James Dean.
And Jim my Dean!
Rock on!
Rock on!
Rock on!
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (11)
- What key is "Rock On" by David Essex played in?
- Rock On 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 "Rock On"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rock On" 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 On"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rock On"?
- "Rock On" was originally performed by David Essex. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rock On"?
- This arrangement uses 1 chord: C. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by David Essex can I play here?
- Try "A Winter's Tale". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rock On" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rock On" by David Essex. 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 On" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C#, 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 On" 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.
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