Loves Me Like A Rock

by Paul Simon
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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 rock.) She love me, love me, love me, love me.

(Love me like a love me.

Loves Me Like A Rock — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Loves Me Like A Rock" by Paul Simon: 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 G, 136 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Loves Me Like A Rock”

What key is "Loves Me Like A Rock" by Paul Simon played in?
Loves Me Like A Rock is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Loves Me Like A Rock"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Loves Me Like A Rock" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Loves Me Like A Rock"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Loves Me Like A Rock"?
"Loves Me Like A Rock" was originally performed by Paul Simon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Loves Me Like A Rock"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, C7, D, Em, F, G, G7.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Loves Me Like A Rock" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Loves Me Like A Rock" by Paul Simon. 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 "Loves Me Like A Rock" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Loves Me Like A Rock" 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.