Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)

· by Elton John

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Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)

Elton John110 BPM

Lyrics

She packed my bags last night to (D)pre flight, kids.

ze ro ho ur,

nine A.

(D)M.

And I’m gon na be (C)high

to (Dm7)raise them

as a kite by (G)then.

I miss the earth so much.

I (D)miss my wife.

It’s just It’s lone ly out in (D)space

on such a (C)time

less flight.

(Dm7)man.

And I think it’s gon na be a long, long (F)time till touch down brings me ’round a gain to (C)find I’m not the man they think I am at (F)home.

Oh, no, no, (C)no.

I’m a (D7)rock et man,

(F)rock et man,

burn ing out his fuse up (C)here a lone.

Mars ain’t the kind of place to (D)raise your kids.

ze In fact, it’s

cold as (D)hell.

And there’s no one be (C)there

to (Dm7)raise them

as a if you (G)did.

And all this sci ence, I don’t (D)un der stand.

It’s just my job five days a (D)week.

A rock et (C)man,

rock et (Dm7)man.

And I think it’s gon na be a long, long (F)time till touch down brings me ’round a gain to (C)find I’m not the man they think I am at (F)home.

Oh, no, no, (C)no.

I’m a (D7)rock et man,

(F)rock et man,

burn ing out his fuse up (C)here a lone.

And I think it’s gon na be a (C)long, long time.

And I think it’s gon na be a (C)long, long time.

Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time) by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)” by Elton John 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 C at 100 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" 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 "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)"?: 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.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.