Rock Lobster

by The B-52's
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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,

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 jel in’, ly fish.

ev ’ry bod y’s frug gin’.

Twist ing ’round the fire, cat fish.

hav ing fun,

In flew a sea rob in.

bak Watch in’ out po for ta that toes, pi ran ha!

bak in’ in the sun.

There goes a nar whal.

Put Here on comes a your bi nose ki 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 jel in’, ly fish.

There ’ry goes a dog fish

chased ing by a fire, cat fish.

hav ing fun,

In flew a sea rob in.

bak Watch in’ out po for ta that toes, pi ran ha!

bak in’ in the sun.

There goes a nar whal.

Put Here on comes a your bi nose ki 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.

Ooh.

Ooh.

Rock Lobster — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Rock Lobster" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 120 BPM.

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About “Rock Lobster”

What key is "Rock Lobster" by The B-52's played in?
Rock Lobster is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rock Lobster"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rock Lobster" 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 "Rock Lobster"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rock Lobster"?
"Rock Lobster" was originally performed by The B-52's. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The B-52's can I play here?
Try "LOVE SHACK", "Love Shack". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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