Planet Rock

by John Jacobson

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Lyrics

Come and fly a way with me

to an oth er gal ax y.

I’m (Cmaj7)build ing a rock et as fast as I can and (F)blast ing off to where the mu sic (C)be (Dsus)gan!

Ten, nine, eight, sev en, six, five, four, three, two, one, blast off!

(G)Plan et Rock.

(F)I’m gon (C)na take you to (G)Plan et Rock.

You can (Am7)rock it, (D)too.

(C)Ev ’ry (G)day we’ll (F)rock the world (C)with mu (G)sic.

(Am7)That (Bm7)is (C)what (C#)we (D)do (CN.C.)on Plan et (G)Rock!

(G)Plan et Rock.

(F)There’s room (C)for ev ’ry one.

(G)Plan et Rock.

Gon na (Am7)have some (D)fun.

(C)Ev ’ry (G)day we’ll (F)sing it in (C)our own (G)way.

(Am7)Ev (Bm7)’ry (C)dream (C#)comes (D)true (CN.C.)on Plan et (G)Rock!

(Bb)Sat urn, Nep tune, Jup i ter, Mars, (C)me te or show ers, shoot ing stars!

(Am7)Get a rock et, (Dm7)run or walk, we’re (Gm7)blast (Am7)ing (Bbmaj7)off,

(Am7)blast (Bm7)ing (Cmaj7)off to Plan et (D)Rock, Rock, Rock!

Ev ’ry bod y, (D)rock, rock, rock!

Join the par ty: (D)rock, rock, rock!

Make the plan et (Dsus)rock, rock, (D)rock!

(Am7)That (Bm7)is (C)what (C#)we (D)do,

(Am7)that (Bm7)is (C)what (C#)we (D)do,

(Am7)that (Bm7)is (C)what (C#)we (D)do (CN.C.)on Plan et Rock!

Plan et Rock!

Planet Rock by John Jacobson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Planet Rock” by John Jacobson in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 145 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Planet Rock" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Planet Rock"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.