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Lyrics
Dad dy’s in his rock ing chair,
pa per fold ed by his side.
He just could n’t stay a wake,
e ven if he tried and tried.
Rock
ing,
stop
ping.
Daddy's Rocking Chair — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Daddy's Rocking Chair" by William Gillock: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Daddy's Rocking Chair”
- What key is "Daddy's Rocking Chair" by William Gillock played in?
- Daddy's Rocking Chair is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Daddy's Rocking Chair"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Daddy's Rocking Chair" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Daddy's Rocking Chair"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Daddy's Rocking Chair"?
- "Daddy's Rocking Chair" was originally performed by William Gillock. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by William Gillock can I play here?
- Try "Adagio Esotico", "A Memory Of Vienna", "Argentina". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Daddy's Rocking Chair" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Daddy's Rocking Chair" by William Gillock. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Daddy's Rocking Chair" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Daddy's Rocking Chair" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.