Rocky Raccoon

· by The Beatles

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(Am7)Rock y Rac coon

checked (D7sus)in to his room,

were (G7)on ly to find Gid eon’s Bi ble.

(Am7)Rock y had come,

e (D7sus)quipped with a gun,

he to (G7)shoot off the legs of his ri val.

His (Am7)ri val, it seems,

had (D7sus)bro ken his dreams,

by (G7)steal ing the girl of his fan (C)cy.

Her (Am7)name was Ma gill,

and she (D7)called her self Lil,

but (G7)ev ’ry one knew her as Nan cy.

Now (Am7)she and her man,

who (D7sus)called him self Dan,

were (G7)in the next room at the hoe down.

(Am7)Rock y burst in,

and (D7sus)grin ning a grin,

he said, (G7)“Dan ny boy, this is a show down.”

But (Am7)Dan iel was hot,

he (D7sus)drew first and shot,

and (G7)Rock y col lapsed in the cor (C)ner.

Her (Am7)name was Ma gill,

and she (D7)called her self Lil,

but (G7)ev ’ry one knew her as Nan cy.

Now

Now, the (Am7)doc tor came in,

(D7sus)stink ing of gin,

and pro (G7)ceed ed to lie on the ta (C)ble.

He said, (Am7)“Rock y, you met your match,”

and Rock y (D7sus)said, “Doc, it’s on ly a scratch, and I’ll be (G7)bet ter, I’ll be bet ter, Doc, as soon as I am (C)a ble.”

Now (Am7)Rock y Rac coon,

he fell (D7)back in his room,

(G7)on ly to find Gid eon’s Bi (C)ble.

(Am7)Gid eon checked out

and he (D7sus)left it no doubt

to (G7)help with good Rock y’s re viv al.

Rocky Raccoon by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rocky Raccoon” by The Beatles 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 150 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 "Rocky Raccoon" 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 "Rocky Raccoon"?: 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 "Rocky Raccoon" use?: Just 4 chords: Am7, C, D7, G7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other The Beatles songs work for kids?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.