melodic notes logo

Play the Melody!

This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
Each note must be played individually.

Choose your notation style:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

Notes colors and UPPERCASE/lowercase help show octaves and pitch.

I Love Rock 'n' Roll


"I Love Rock 'n' Roll" is a popular rock song originally performed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The song was written by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker. Released in 1981, it quickly became a global hit. Joan Jett, an American rock singer and guitarist, gained widespread recognition for her powerful and rebellious persona. She became an iconic figure in rock music, known for her passionate performances and unique style. Some interesting trivia about the song is that Joan Jett originally recorded a version with her previous band, The Arrows, in 1975, but it did not achieve the same success until she re-recorded it with the Blackhearts. The song's melody is characterized by its catchy and energetic guitar riffs, and its simple yet anthemic chorus that makes it a timeless rock classic.

I Love Rock 'n' Roll - Joan Jett

e e , e e , g a a , b b

E D b g a . .
I saw him dancing there
a a a a g . b . . .
by the record machine
( E D# D b a g )
E D b g a
I knew he must have been
a a . D a . b . .
about seventeen
( E D b a g . . . )
g a . g a . g b . . .
The beat was going strong
E D b g a . . .
playing my favorite song

g g g b b D b a .
And I could tell it wouldn't be long
a a a g b . . D . . b . .
till he was with me
g g g b b D b a . .
And I could tell it wouldn't be long
a a g b . . D . . b . .
till he was with me

Refrão
b D . E . G
Singin' I love
E D E
rock and roll
E E E E E F# F# G F# G F#
So put another dime in the jukebox baby
E G
I love
E D E
rock and roll
E E E E E F# F# G F# E
So come on take some time and dance with me

repete Estrofes

Refrão 2
b D . E . G
Singin' I love
E D E
rock and roll
E E E E E F# F# G F# G F#
So put another dime in the jukebox baby
E G
I love
E D E
rock and roll
E E E E E F# G F# E
So come on take some time and dance with me