Rock, Pop

Crocodile Rock Chords

Elton John Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Elton John’s nostalgic 1970s hit about dancing to a fun rock and roll song. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep the rhythm bouncy and light to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Verse 2

G

But the years went by and the rock just died

C G

Susie went and left me for some foreign guy

D C

Long nights crying by the record machine

G C G

Dreaming of my Chevy and my old blue jeans

D C

But they ’ll never kill the thrills we’ve got

G C G

Burn-ing up to the Crocodile Rock

D C

Learning fast as the weeks went by

G C G

We really thought the Crocodile Rock would last

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Bridge

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

Verse 3 / Outro

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chord changes slowly before adding the strum pattern. The “La la la” bridge is a great spot to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Elton John’s nostalgic 1970s hit about dancing to a fun rock and roll song. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the rhythm bouncy and light to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Verse 2

G

But the years went by and the rock just died

C G

Susie went and left me for some foreign guy

D C

Long nights crying by the record machine

G C G

Dreaming of my Chevy and my old blue jeans

D C

But they ’ll never kill the thrills we’ve got

G C G

Burn-ing up to the Crocodile Rock

D C

Learning fast as the weeks went by

G C G

We really thought the Crocodile Rock would last

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Bridge

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

Verse 3 / Outro

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chord changes slowly before adding the strum pattern. The “La la la” bridge is a great spot to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Elton John’s nostalgic 1970s hit about dancing to a fun rock and roll song. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the rhythm bouncy and light to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Verse 2

G

But the years went by and the rock just died

C G

Susie went and left me for some foreign guy

D C

Long nights crying by the record machine

G C G

Dreaming of my Chevy and my old blue jeans

D C

But they ’ll never kill the thrills we’ve got

G C G

Burn-ing up to the Crocodile Rock

D C

Learning fast as the weeks went by

G C G

We really thought the Crocodile Rock would last

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Bridge

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

Verse 3 / Outro

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chord changes slowly before adding the strum pattern. The “La la la” bridge is a great spot to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Elton John’s nostalgic 1970s hit about dancing to a fun rock and roll song. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the rhythm bouncy and light to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Verse 2

G

But the years went by and the rock just died

C G

Susie went and left me for some foreign guy

D C

Long nights crying by the record machine

G C G

Dreaming of my Chevy and my old blue jeans

D C

But they ’ll never kill the thrills we’ve got

G C G

Burn-ing up to the Crocodile Rock

D C

Learning fast as the weeks went by

G C G

We really thought the Crocodile Rock would last

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Bridge

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

Verse 3 / Outro

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chord changes slowly before adding the strum pattern. The “La la la” bridge is a great spot to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Elton John’s nostalgic 1970s hit about dancing to a fun rock and roll song. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the rhythm bouncy and light to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Verse 2

G

But the years went by and the rock just died

C G

Susie went and left me for some foreign guy

D C

Long nights crying by the record machine

G C G

Dreaming of my Chevy and my old blue jeans

D C

But they ’ll never kill the thrills we’ve got

G C G

Burn-ing up to the Crocodile Rock

D C

Learning fast as the weeks went by

G C G

We really thought the Crocodile Rock would last

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Bridge

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

Verse 3 / Outro

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chord changes slowly before adding the strum pattern. The “La la la” bridge is a great spot to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Elton John’s nostalgic 1970s hit about dancing to a fun rock and roll song. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the rhythm bouncy and light to match the playful feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Verse 2

G

But the years went by and the rock just died

C G

Susie went and left me for some foreign guy

D C

Long nights crying by the record machine

G C G

Dreaming of my Chevy and my old blue jeans

D C

But they ’ll never kill the thrills we’ve got

G C G

Burn-ing up to the Crocodile Rock

D C

Learning fast as the weeks went by

G C G

We really thought the Crocodile Rock would last

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Bridge

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

D

La la la la la la

C

La la la la la

Verse 3 / Outro

G

I remember when rock was young

C G

Me and Susie had so much fun

D C

Hold-ing hands and skimming stones

G C G

Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own

D C

But the biggest kick I ever got

G C G

Was do-ing a thing called the Crocodile Rock

D C

While the other kids were rocking round the clock

G C G

We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock

Chorus

C G

Crocodile Rocking is something shocking

D G

When your feet just can’t keep still

C G

I never knew me a better time and I

D G

guess I never will

C G

Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights

D G

When Susie wore her dresses tight

C G

And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chord changes slowly before adding the strum pattern. The “La la la” bridge is a great spot to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.