Rock This Town

by Stray Cats
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Lyrics

Well, my (D5)ba by and me went out ly did n’t Sat ur day night.

I had my whis key on the high, he and my ba by just looked so right.

Well, I (D)pick you up at ten, got ta (D7)have you home at two.

Your (G7)ma ma me a gain and what I (E7)got in store for fight!

We’re But that’s all right, by, ’cause we’re (A7)look in’ as cool as can be.

Well, we (D5)found a lit tle that a pin’ on the look ur half night.

I had a whis key on the rocks, he and change nine of a dol for the

Well, he (D)put a quar ter right in he (D7)to that me can, two.

but (G7)all at me a gain and was a (E7)dis na co, a fight!

We’re Come on, ba by, we’re let’s get (A7)out ta here right as a way.

Well, we

We’re gon na rock this town, rock it in side out.

We’re gon na rock this town, make ’em scream and shout.

Let’s (D)rock, rock, (D9)rock, man, rock.

We’re gon na (G7)rock (CN.C.)till we pop; we’re gon na (E7)roll un til we drop.

We’re gon na (D)rock this town, rock it in side out.

Well, we’re

We’re gon na (D)rock this town, rock it in side out.

We’re gon na rock this town, make ’em scream and shout.

Let’s (D)rock, rock, (D9)rock, man, rock.

We’re gon na (G7)rock (CN.C.)till we pop; we’re gon na (E7)roll un til we drop.

We’re gon na (D)rock this town, rock it in side out.

We’re gon na (D)rock this town, rock it in side

We’re gon na (D)rock this town, rock it in side it in side out.

Rock This Town — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Rock This Town" by Stray Cats: 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 D, 140 BPM.

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

About “Rock This Town”

What key is "Rock This Town" by Stray Cats played in?
Rock This Town is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rock This Town"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rock This Town" 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 This Town"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rock This Town"?
"Rock This Town" was originally performed by Stray Cats. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rock This Town"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A7, Adim7, Bdim, C, D, D7, D9, Dpow, +2 more.
What other songs by Stray Cats can I play here?
Try "STRAY CAT STRUT", "Rock This Town". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Rock This Town" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rock This Town" by Stray Cats. 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 This Town" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 This Town" 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.