What key is "Rock Lobster" in?

"Rock Lobster" by The B-52's is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Rock Lobster" 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 "Rock Lobster" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Rock Lobster" on piano?

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

What other songs by The B-52's can I play here?

Try "LOVE SHACK", "Love Shack". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ski doo ba da.

Ooh!

Ski doo ba da.

Ooh!

We were at a par ty.

Ooh!

His ear lobe fell in the deep.

Ooh!

Some one reached in and grabbed it.

Ooh!

It was a rock lob ster!

Ah,

ah,

ah.

Rock lob ster!

Ah,

ah,

ah.

Rock lob ster!

Ski doo ba da.

Ooh!

Ski doo ba da.

Ooh!

We were at the beach.

Ooh!

Ev ’ry bod y had match ing towels.

Some bod y went un der a dock and there they saw a rock.

Ooh!

It was n’t a rock.

Ooh!

It was a rock lob ster!

Rock lob

ster, rock lob

ster.

Boys in bi ki nis

girls in surf man boards, ray.

ev ’ry bod y’s rock in’, fish.

ev ’ry bod y’s frug gin’.

Twist ing ’round the fire, fish.

hav ing fun,

In flew a sea rob in.

bak in’ po ta toes, ran ha!

bak in’ in the sun.

There goes a nar whal.

Put on a your nose ni.

guard,

put on your life guard.

Pass the tan ning but ter.

Here comes a sting ray,

there goes a man ta ray.

In ’ry walked a rock in’, fish.

There ’ry goes a dog fish

chased ing by a fire, fish.

hav ing fun,

In flew a sea rob in.

bak in’ po ta toes, ran ha!

bak in’ in the sun.

There goes a nar whal.

Put on a your nose ni.

guard,

put on your life guard.

Pass the tan ning but ter.

Whale!

Lob ster, rock lob ster!

Lob ster!

Ooh.

Lob ster, rock lob ster!

Lob ster!

Ooh.

Rock Lobster by The B-52's

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Rock Lobster”

What key is "Rock Lobster" in?: "Rock Lobster" by The B-52's is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Rock Lobster" 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 "Rock Lobster" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Rock Lobster" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The B-52's can I play here?: Try "LOVE SHACK", "Love Shack". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.