Rock N Roll High School
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Ramones - Rock 'n' roll high school (or rock AND roll high school as it seems to be known on UG).
Thought I'd post a complete, play along version of this. Note the key change about half way through.
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Intro: Drums NC F# (slide to) G x2
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
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verse 1:
C C
Well I don't care about history, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
F C
'Cause that's not where I wanna be, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
Am F Am F
I just wanna have some kicks, I just wanna get some chicks
C Am F G
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
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verse 2:
C C
Well the girls out there knock me out you know, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
F C
Cruisin' around in my G.T.O, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
Am F Am F
I hate the teachers and the principal, don't wanna be taught to be no fool
C Am F G
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
C Am F G C
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
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[Refrão]G C
Fun fun rock 'n' roll high school, fun fun rock 'n' roll high school
G C F C
Fun fun rock 'n' roll high school, fun fun, oh baby, Fun fun, oh baby, fun fun, fun fun
C Am F G
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
C Am F G *key change*
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
D Bm G A
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
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verse 3: (verse 1 repeated)
D D
Well I don't care about history, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
G D
'Cause that's not where I wanna be, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
B G Bm G
I just wanna have some kicks, I just wanna get some chicks
D Bm G A
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
D Bm G A D
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
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[Refrão]A D
Fun fun rock 'n' roll high school, fun fun rock 'n' roll high school
A D G D
Fun fun rock 'n' roll high school, fun fun, oh baby, fun fun, oh baby, fun fun, fun fun
D Bm G A
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
D Bm G A
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
D Bm G A
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
D Bm G A D
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock 'n' roll high school
How to play Rock N Roll High School
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.