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She packed my bags last night (C9)pre flight.
Ze ro hour Nine a.
m.
And I’m gon na be (Bb)high
as a kite by (F)then.
I miss the earth so much I (Gm7)miss my wife,
it’s lone ly out in space,
on such a time
less flight.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time till touch down brings me ’round a gain to find I’m not the man they think I am at home, oh no, no, no, I’m a (C)rock et man.
(Eb)Rock et man burn ing out his fuse up here a lone.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time till touch down brings me ’round a gain to find I’m not the man they think I am at home, oh no, no, no, I’m a (C)rock et man.
(Eb)Rock et man burn ing out his fuse up here a lone.
Mars ain’t the kind of place to (C9)raise your kids.
In fact it’s cold as hell.
And there’s no one there to raise them
if you did.
And all this sci ence I don’t (Gm7)un der stand.
It’s just my job five days a week.
A rock et (Eb)man,
a rock et man.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time till touch down brings me ’round a gain to find I’m not the man they think I am at home, oh no, no, no, I’m a (C)rock et man.
(Eb)Rock et man burn ing out his fuse up here a lone.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time till touch down brings me ’round a gain to find I’m not the man they think I am at home, oh no, no, no, I’m a (C)rock et man.
(Eb)Rock et man burn ing out his fuse up here a lone.
a lone.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time.
Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time) — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" by Elton John. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" by Elton John in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)"?
- "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Eb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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