The Rolling Stones - It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It): Guitar Chords

Learn to play "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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.

Learn It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It) Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Rolling Stones

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" smoothly on your guitar.

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If I could stick my pen in my heart
I would spill it all over the stage
Would it satisfy ya, would it slide on by ya,
Would you think the boy is strange?
            A G E
Ain't he strange?

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If I could win ya, If I could sing ya
a love song so divine
would it be enough for your cheating heart
if I broke down and cried?
       A G E
If I cried?

Chorus:
            A                                         E
     I said I know... it's only rock and roll, but I like it
     A
     I know... it's only rock and roll,
            E        D        A     E
     but I like it, like it, yes I do
             A
     Oh well I like it
        E
     I like it
        A
     I like it
             D         A
     I said can't you see
            D       A              E
     that this old boy has been a-lonely

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If I could stick a knife in my heart
Suicide right on the stage
Would it be enough for your teenage lust
Would it help to ease the pain?
            A G E
Ease your brain?

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If I could dig down deep in my heart
Feelings would flood on the page
Would it satisfy ya, would it slide on by ya,
Would you think the boy's insane?
        A G E
He's insane

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Guitar chord A

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Guitar chord D

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Guitar chord E

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Guitar chord G

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 "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" by The Rolling Stones.

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