And The Cradle Will Rock Chords by Van Halen

And The Cradle Will Rock chords by Van Halen (Ver. 2)

Guitar chords with lyrics

Tuning: Half-Step Down (Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)

Intro:
A5  C5/A  G5/A
A5  C5/A  D5/G
A5  C5/A  G5/A
A5  C5/A  D5/G

Verse 1:
              Csus4                  C
Well, they say it's kinda fright'nin'
      Csus4                  C
how this younger generation swings.
               Bbsus2              Bb
You know, it's more than just some new sensation.
      Csus4             C
Well, the kid is into losin' sleep
       Csus4                   C
and he don't come home for half the week.
                Bb
You know, it's more than just an aggravation.

🎸

Accuracy Rating: - Votes: -

Chorus:
        A5   C5/A  G5/A
And the cradle will rock.
         A5  C5/A                D5/G
Yes, the cradle, the cradle will rock.
     A5     C5/A  G5/A
And I say, rock on!
A5     C5/A    D5/G
Rock on!

Verse 2:
           F                   Fsus2
And when some local kid gets down,
               F
they try and drum him out of town.
Fsus4              F        Eb            Ebsus4  Eb5
    They say, "You coulda least faked it, boy."
F                 Fsus2
At an early age he hits the street
    F                  Fsus4
and winds up tied with who he meets,
F    Eb    Ebsus#4  Eb5
  and he's unemployed.

Chorus:
        A5   C5/A  G5/A
And the cradle will rock.
         A5  C5/A                D5/G
Yes, the cradle, the cradle will rock.
          A5     C5/A  G5/A
And I say, rock on!
A5     C5/A    D5/G
Rock on!

Guitar Solo:
C      Bb C/Bb
F/A    Fm/Ab
Gsus4  G Gsus4  G Fsus2
C   Cm
A5  C5/A  G5/A
A5  C5/A  D5/G
A5  C5/A  G5/A
A5  C5/A  D5/G

Verse 2:
              F                   Fsus2
And when some local kid gets down,
                     F
they try and drum him out of town.
Fsus4              F        Eb            Ebsus4  Eb5
They say, "You coulda least faked it, boy."
F                 Fsus2
At an early age he hits the street
    F                  Fsus4
and winds up tied with who he meets,
    F    Eb    Ebsus#4  Eb5
and he's unemployed, his folks aren't overjoyed.

Chorus:
        A5   C5/A  G5/A
And the cradle will rock.
         A5  C5/A                D5/G
Yes, the cradle, the cradle will rock.
           A5     C5/A  G5/A
And I say, rock on!
A5     C5/A    D5/G
Rock on!              (x4)

Last updated: September 10, 2025

Your last visited songs

Van Halen chords for And the cradle will rock (Ver. 2)

What is this?

Learn how to play "And The Cradle Will Rock " by Van Halen with our easy-to-follow guitar chords guide. Build confidence, sharpen your technique, and enjoy playing guitar.

Who Is This Page For?

This guitar chords tutorial for "And The Cradle Will Rock " by Van Halen is crafted for all musicians players ready to learn and grow. Whether you're just starting or refining your skills, this guide meets you where you are.

Why This Page Is Perfect for You

No matter your skill level, this page is a valuable resource for improving your guitar chords playing.

What You Will Gain

By using our guitar chords, you’ll not only learn to play "And The Cradle Will Rock " by Van Halen with accuracy and style, but you'll also elevate your overall musicianship. Explore our full archive of guitar chords for more songs, skills, and inspiration.

Other versions of And The Cradle Will Rock by Van Halen

×