Golden Age Of Rock N Roll
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Intro: F /E Dm /C Bb /B C C C7 ( F C F ) x2
Ladies and gentlemen, the golden age of rock 'n' roll
F C F
Everybody hazy, shell-shocked and crazy, screaming for the face at the window
F C F
Jeans for the genies, dresses for the dreamies, fighting for a place in the front row
Bb C F
Ohh, ohh, ohh (It's good for your body, its good for your soul)
Bb C F C
Ohh, ohh, lets go (It's the golden age of rock 'n' roll)
F C F
Well, you getta little buzz, send for the fuzz, guitars getting higher and higher (ooh!)
F C F
The dude in the paint thinks he's gonna faint, stoke more coke on the fire
Bb C F
Ohh, ohh, ohh (You gotta stay young, you can never grow old)
Bb C F
Ohh, ohh, whoa (It's the golden age of rock 'n' roll)
Gm D/F# Bb C
The golden age of rock 'n' roll will never die
Gm D/F# Bb C
As long as children feel the need to laugh and cry
Dm C Dm C
Don't wanna smash, want a smash sensation, don't wanna wreck, just recreation
Dm C
Don't wanna fight, but if you turn us down
C C7
We're gonna turn you around, gonna mess with the sound
Solo: ( F C F ) x2
F C F
The shows gotta move, everybody groove, there ain't no trouble on the streets now
F C F
So if the going gets rough, don't you blame us, you ninety-six decibel freaks
Bb C F
Ohh, ohh, ohh (It's good for body, it's good for your soul)
Bb C F
Ohh, ohh, ohh (It's the golden age of rock 'n' roll)
Bb C F
You gotta stay young, you can never grow old, it's the golden age of rock 'n' roll
Bb C F
It's good for body, it's good for your soul, it's the golden age of rock 'n' roll
Bb C F
You gotta stay young, you can never grow old, it's the golden age of rock 'n' roll
Bb C F
It's good for body, it's good for your soul, it's the golden age of rock 'n' roll
C C C7 F
That's all
How to play Golden Age Of Rock N Roll
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.