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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Daddy's Rocking Chair" by William Gillock in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Daddy's Rocking Chair" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Daddy's Rocking Chair" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Daddy's Rocking Chair"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Daddy's Rocking Chair" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Daddy's Rocking Chair"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Daddy's Rocking Chair" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.