Queen - Modern Times Rock n Roll: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Modern Times Rock n Roll" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

 E
Had to make do with the worn
Out rock and roll scene
The old bop is getting tired, need a rest
Well, you know what I mean
      A
'58 that was great but it's over now
And that's all
           B
Somethin' harder's coming up
Gonna really knock a hole in the wall
       D
Gonna hit ya, grab ya hard
Make you feel ten feet tall

Well, I hope that big new baby's
Gonna come along soon
You don't know it could happen
Any ol' rainy afternoon
With the temperature down
And the jukebox blowin' no fuse
And my musical life's feelin'
Like a long Sunday School cruise
And you know that there's one thing
Every single body could use
Yeah, listen to me baby
Let me tell you what it's all about

Chorus:
  G                      A
(Modern times) rock and roll
  G                      A
(Modern times) rock and roll

Get your high heeled guitar-style boots
And some groovy clothes
Get a hair piece on your chest
And a ring through your nose
Find a nice little man who says
He's gonna make you a big, big star
Stars in your eyes and ants in your pants
Think you should go far
Everybody in this bum sucking world
Gonna know who you are
(Look out)

Chorus:
(Modern times) rock and roll


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

G

Guitar chord G

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Modern Times Rock n Roll" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Modern Times Rock n Roll" by Queen.

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