What key is "Loves Me Like A Rock" in?

"Loves Me Like A Rock" by Paul Simon is in the key of G with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Loves Me Like A Rock" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Loves Me Like A Rock" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Loves Me Like A Rock"?

This arrangement of "Loves Me Like A Rock" uses 7 chords: C, C7, D, Em, F, G, G7.

How long does it take to learn "Loves Me Like A Rock" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?

Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)When I was a lit tle boy, (When I was just a boy.) and the dev il would call my (C)name, (When I was just a boy.) I’d say, “Now (C7)who do,

who do you think you’re fool ing?” (When I was just a boy.) I’m a con se crat ed (C)boy.

(When I was just a boy.) I’m a sing er in the (C)Sun day choir.

Oh, my ma ma (G)loves me, she loves me.

She (G)get down on her knees and hug me like (G)she (C)loves me like a (G)rock.

She rocks me like the (F)rock of ag es, and loves me.

She love me, love me, love me, love me.

When (CN.C.)I was growin’ to be a (C)man, (Growin’ to be a man.) and the dev il would call my (C)name.

(Growin’ to be a man.) I’d say, “Now (C7)who do,

who do you think you’re fool ing?” (Growin’ to be a man.) I’m a con sum mat ed (C)man, (Growin’ to be a man.) I can snatch a lit tle pur

i ty.

My ma ma loves me, she loves me.

She (G)get down on her knees and hug me like (G)she (C)loves me like a (G)rock.

She rocks me like the (F)rock of ag es, and loves me.

She love me, love me, love me, love me.

And if I was the Pres i (C)dent, (Was the Pres i dent.) the min ute the Con gress call my (C)name.

(Was the Pres i dent.) I’d say, “Now (C7)who do,

who do you think you’re fool ing?” do you think you’re fool I’ve got the Pres i den tial (C)Seal, (Was the Pres i dent.) I’m up on the Pres i den tial (C)Po

di um.

My ma ma loves me, she loves me.

She (G)get down on her knees and hug me like (G)she (C)loves me like a (G)rock.

She rocks me like the (F)rock of ag es, and loves me.

She love me, love me, love me, love me.

(Love me like a rock.) She love me, love me, love me, love me.

(Love me like a love me.

Loves Me Like A Rock by Paul Simon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Loves Me Like A Rock”

What key is "Loves Me Like A Rock" in?: "Loves Me Like A Rock" by Paul Simon is in the key of G with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Loves Me Like A Rock" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Loves Me Like A Rock" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Loves Me Like A Rock"?: This arrangement of "Loves Me Like A Rock" uses 7 chords: C, C7, D, Em, F, G, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Loves Me Like A Rock" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?: Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.