Rock Lobster

by The B-52's

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Lyrics

Ski doo ba da.

Ooh!

Ski doo ba da.

Ooh!

We were at a par ty.

Ooh!

His ear lobe fell in the deep.

Ooh!

Some one reached in and grabbed it.

Ooh!

It was a rock lob ster!

Ah,

ah,

ah,

ah.

Rock lob ster!

Ah,

ah,

ah.

Rock lob ster!

Ski doo ba da.

Ooh!

Ski doo ba da.

Ooh!

We were at the beach.

Ooh!

Ev ’ry bod y had match ing towels.

Some bod y went un der a dock and there they saw a rock.

Ooh!

It was n’t a rock.

Ooh!

It was a rock lob ster!

Rock lob

ster, rock lob

ster.

Boys in bi ki nis

girls in surf man boards, ray.

ev ’ry bod y’s rock jel in’, ly fish.

ev ’ry bod y’s frug gin’.

Twist ing ’round the fire, cat fish.

hav ing fun,

In flew a sea rob in.

bak Watch in’ out po for ta that toes, pi ran ha!

bak in’ in the sun.

There goes a nar whal.

Put Here on comes a your bi nose ki ni.

guard,

put on your life guard.

Pass the tan ning but ter.

Here comes a sting ray,

there goes a man ta ray.

In ’ry walked a rock jel in’, ly fish.

There ’ry goes a dog fish

chased ing by a fire, cat fish.

hav ing fun,

In flew a sea rob in.

bak Watch in’ out po for ta that toes, pi ran ha!

bak in’ in the sun.

There goes a nar whal.

Put Here on comes a your bi nose ki ni.

guard,

put on your life guard.

Pass the tan ning but ter.

Whale!

Lob ster, rock lob ster!

Lob ster!

Ooh.

Lob ster, rock lob ster!

Lob ster!

Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh.

Rock Lobster by The B-52's — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rock Lobster by The B-52's 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 A at 120 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 "Rock Lobster" 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 "Rock Lobster"?
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.