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I Love Rock and Roll Chords

Joan Jett Beginner Key of E 3 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

E · A · B

I Love Rock and Roll Chords – Guitar

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ explosive rock anthem that became a generation’s battle cry. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Power Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Play with aggressive, powerful downstrokes. This is pure rock and roll attitude — keep the energy high and the strum hard.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I saw him dancin’ there by the record machine

A B

I knew he must have been about seventeen

E A B

The beat was goin’ strong, playin’ my favorite song

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 2

E

He smiled, so I got up and asked for his name

A B

”That don’t matter,” he said, “’cause it’s all the same”

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

And next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 3

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

Next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Final Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B E

So come and take your time and dance with me

Practice tip: Three power chords (E, A, B) drive this entire song. Use all downstrokes for maximum rock power. The B chord can be played as B7 (x21202) if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Love Rock and Roll"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: E, A and B.

Is "I Love Rock and Roll" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Love Rock and Roll" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "I Love Rock and Roll"?

It was written by Alan Merrill, Jake Hooker, and released in 1981.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

E · A · B

I Love Rock and Roll Chords – Ukulele

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ explosive rock anthem that became a generation’s battle cry. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Power Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with aggressive, powerful downstrokes. This is pure rock and roll attitude — keep the energy high and the strum hard.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I saw him dancin’ there by the record machine

A B

I knew he must have been about seventeen

E A B

The beat was goin’ strong, playin’ my favorite song

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 2

E

He smiled, so I got up and asked for his name

A B

”That don’t matter,” he said, “’cause it’s all the same”

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

And next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 3

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

Next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Final Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B E

So come and take your time and dance with me

Practice tip: Three power chords (E, A, B) drive this entire song. Use all downstrokes for maximum rock power. The B chord can be played as B7 (x21202) if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Love Rock and Roll"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: E, A and B.

Is "I Love Rock and Roll" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Love Rock and Roll" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "I Love Rock and Roll"?

It was written by Alan Merrill, Jake Hooker, and released in 1981.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

E · A · B

I Love Rock and Roll Chords – Piano

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ explosive rock anthem that became a generation’s battle cry. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Power Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with aggressive, powerful downstrokes. This is pure rock and roll attitude — keep the energy high and the strum hard.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I saw him dancin’ there by the record machine

A B

I knew he must have been about seventeen

E A B

The beat was goin’ strong, playin’ my favorite song

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 2

E

He smiled, so I got up and asked for his name

A B

”That don’t matter,” he said, “’cause it’s all the same”

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

And next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 3

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

Next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Final Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B E

So come and take your time and dance with me

Practice tip: Three power chords (E, A, B) drive this entire song. Use all downstrokes for maximum rock power. The B chord can be played as B7 (x21202) if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Love Rock and Roll"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: E, A and B.

Is "I Love Rock and Roll" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Love Rock and Roll" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "I Love Rock and Roll"?

It was written by Alan Merrill, Jake Hooker, and released in 1981.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

E · A · B

I Love Rock and Roll Chords – Banjo

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ explosive rock anthem that became a generation’s battle cry. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Power Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with aggressive, powerful downstrokes. This is pure rock and roll attitude — keep the energy high and the strum hard.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I saw him dancin’ there by the record machine

A B

I knew he must have been about seventeen

E A B

The beat was goin’ strong, playin’ my favorite song

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 2

E

He smiled, so I got up and asked for his name

A B

”That don’t matter,” he said, “’cause it’s all the same”

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

And next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 3

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

Next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Final Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B E

So come and take your time and dance with me

Practice tip: Three power chords (E, A, B) drive this entire song. Use all downstrokes for maximum rock power. The B chord can be played as B7 (x21202) if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Love Rock and Roll"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: E, A and B.

Is "I Love Rock and Roll" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Love Rock and Roll" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "I Love Rock and Roll"?

It was written by Alan Merrill, Jake Hooker, and released in 1981.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

E · A · B

I Love Rock and Roll Chords – Mandolin

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ explosive rock anthem that became a generation’s battle cry. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Power Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with aggressive, powerful downstrokes. This is pure rock and roll attitude — keep the energy high and the strum hard.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I saw him dancin’ there by the record machine

A B

I knew he must have been about seventeen

E A B

The beat was goin’ strong, playin’ my favorite song

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 2

E

He smiled, so I got up and asked for his name

A B

”That don’t matter,” he said, “’cause it’s all the same”

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

And next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 3

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

Next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Final Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B E

So come and take your time and dance with me

Practice tip: Three power chords (E, A, B) drive this entire song. Use all downstrokes for maximum rock power. The B chord can be played as B7 (x21202) if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Love Rock and Roll"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: E, A and B.

Is "I Love Rock and Roll" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Love Rock and Roll" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "I Love Rock and Roll"?

It was written by Alan Merrill, Jake Hooker, and released in 1981.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

E · A · B

I Love Rock and Roll Chords – Harmonica

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ explosive rock anthem that became a generation’s battle cry. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Power Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with aggressive, powerful downstrokes. This is pure rock and roll attitude — keep the energy high and the strum hard.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

I saw him dancin’ there by the record machine

A B

I knew he must have been about seventeen

E A B

The beat was goin’ strong, playin’ my favorite song

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me

A

And I could tell it wouldn’t be long till he was with me, yeah me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 2

E

He smiled, so I got up and asked for his name

A B

”That don’t matter,” he said, “’cause it’s all the same”

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

And next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

Verse 3

E A B

I said, “Can I take you home where we can be alone?”

A

Next we were movin’ on, he was with me, yeah me

A

And we’ll be movin’ on and singin’ that same old song, yeah with me, singin’

Final Chorus

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So come and take your time and dance with me

E

I love rock and roll

A B

So put another dime in the jukebox, baby

E

I love rock and roll

A B E

So come and take your time and dance with me

Practice tip: Three power chords (E, A, B) drive this entire song. Use all downstrokes for maximum rock power. The B chord can be played as B7 (x21202) if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Love Rock and Roll"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: E, A and B.

Is "I Love Rock and Roll" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Love Rock and Roll" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "I Love Rock and Roll"?

It was written by Alan Merrill, Jake Hooker, and released in 1981.