Rockin' Robin

by Bobby Day

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Lyrics

He (F)rocks Ev ’ry in lit the tle swal low, all ev the ’ry day chick a dee, Ev ’ry lit tle bird bop pin’ in and the a tall in’ oak tree.

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The wise All the old lit tle owl, the big black crow, flap love to their hear the wings, rob in sing go in’ “Go bird, go.” Rock in’ (Bb9)Rob in,

Rock in’ (F)Rob in,

(C7)Blow, Rock in’ Rob in, ’cause we’re (Bb9)real ly gon na rock to night.

(F)rocks Ev ’ry in lit the tle tree top, all ev the ’ry day chick a long, Hop pin’ and a bird bop pin’ in and the a sing in’ his tree.

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The wise All the old lit tle birds on Jay bird street, flap love to their hear the wings, rob in sing go in’ “Tweet, tweet, tweet.” Rock in’ (Bb9)Rob in,

Rock in’ (F)Rob in,

(C7)Blow, Rock in’ Rob in, ’cause we’re (Bb9)real ly gon na rock to night.

A (Bb)pret ty lit tle ra ven at the bird band stand, (F)taught him how to do the bop and it was grand.

They (Bb)start ed go in’ stead y, and bless my soul, He (C7)out bopped the buz zard and the o ri ole.

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Rockin' Robin by Bobby Day — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rockin' Robin by Bobby Day 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 Bb at 160 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 "Rockin' Robin" 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 "Rockin' Robin"?
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.
How many chords does "Rockin' Robin" use?
Just 5 chords: Bb, Bb9, C7, F, F6. Take it one section at a time.