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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) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" by Elton John as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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)”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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