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Stood there bold ly, sweat in’ in the sun.
Felt like a mil lion, felt like num ber one.
The height of sum mer, I’d (Db)nev er felt that strong, like a (Ab)rock.
I was eight een, did n’t have a care.
Work in’ for pea nuts, not a dime to spare,
but I was lean and (Db)sol id ev ’ry where, like a (Ab)rock.
My hands were stead y, My eyes were clear and bright.
My walk had pur pose, my steps were quick and light,
and I held firm to (Db)what I felt was right, like a (Ab)rock.
Like a rock,
I was strong as I could be; like a (Db)rock,
noth in’ ev er got to me; like a (Gb)rock,
I was (Db)some thin’ to see, like a (Ab)rock.
And I (Fm)stood ar row straight un en cum bered by the weight of all these (Ab)hus tlers and their schemes;
I stood proud, I stood tall, high a bove it all.
I (Bbm7)still be lieved in my dreams.
(Ab)call.
I re call
like a (Ab)rock,
the stand in’ ar row straight like a (Db)rock,
charg in’ from the gate like a rock,
I (Db)car ry in’ the weight like a (Ab)rock.
Oh, like a (Ab)rock,
the sun up on my skin like a (Db)rock,
hard a gainst the wind like a rock,
I (Db)see my self a gain like a (Ab)rock.
Oh, like a (Ab)rock.
Like A Rock — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Like A Rock" by Bob Seger in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Ab. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Like A Rock”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Like A Rock"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Ab. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Like A Rock" by Bob Seger played in?
- Like A Rock is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Like A Rock"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Like A Rock" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Like A Rock"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Like A Rock"?
- "Like A Rock" was originally performed by Bob Seger. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Like A Rock"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, Db, Eb, Fm, Gb.
- What other songs by Bob Seger can I play here?
- Try "NIGHT MOVES", "THE FIRE INSIDE", "SHAME ON THE MOON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Like A Rock" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Ab, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.