Rock & Roll Band

by Boston
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Lyrics

Well, we were just an oth er band out of Bos ton on the road to try to make ends meet.

Play in’ all the bars, sleep in’ (A)in our cars car.

and we (E)prac ticed right on out in the street.

No, we did n’t much mon ey, nev er we (E)bare ly made e nough to sur vive.

in’.

But when we (E)got up on the stage and got read y to play, peo ple came a live.

ten.

(C#m)Rock and roll band, ev ’ry bod y’s wait in’, (C#m)get tin’ cra zy; an (Amaj7)ti ci pa tin’ (E)lo ve and mu sic, play, (B7)play, (E)play, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Danc in’ in the streets of Hy an nis, we were get ting pret ty good at game.

Peo ple stood in line did n’t (A)seem to mind; car.

you know (E)ev ’ry bod y knew our ta name.

Liv in’ on rock ’n’ mu sic, nev you wor (E)bare ried ’bout the things we were miss tions!

When we got (E)hear up on the stage and got read y to play, a ev ’y y’d lis ten.

(C#m)Rock and roll band, ev ’ry bod y’s wait in’, (C#m)get tin’ cra zy; an (Amaj7)ti ci pa tin’ (E)lo ve and mu sic, play, (B7)play, (E)play, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

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(F#7)yeah, yeah.

Rock & Roll Band — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Rock & Roll Band" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 138 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Rock & Roll Band”

Where are the chord symbols for "Rock & Roll Band" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Rock & Roll Band" is in E.
What key is "Rock & Roll Band" by Boston played in?
Rock & Roll Band is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rock & Roll Band"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rock & Roll Band" 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 & Roll Band"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rock & Roll Band"?
"Rock & Roll Band" was originally performed by Boston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rock & Roll Band"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Amaj7, B, B7, C, C#m, D, E, +1 more.
What other songs by Boston can I play here?
Try "AMANDA", "LONG TIME", "MORE THAN A FEELING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Rock & Roll Band" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Rock & Roll Band" is in the key of E at 138 BPM.
What chords are in "Rock & Roll Band"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.