What key is "Rockabye" in?

"Rockabye" by Clean Bandit is in the key of C with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Rockabye" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Rockabye" 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 "Rockabye"?

This arrangement of "Rockabye" uses 5 chords: Am, C, Em, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "Rockabye" on piano?

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

What other songs by Clean Bandit can I play here?

Try "Rather Be", "Real Love", "Tears". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

She works the nights,

by the wa ter.

She’s gon na stress, so far a way from her fa ther’s daugh ter.

She just wants a life

for her ba by,

all on her own, no one will come, she’s got to save him.

She tells him, (Am)‘oh, love, no one’s ev er gon na hurt (G)you, love, I’m gon na give you all of (Am)my love, no bo dy mat ters like (G)you.’

She tells him, (Am)‘your life ain’t gon’ be noth ing like (G)my life, you’re going to grow and have a (Am)good life, I’m gon na do what I (G)got to do.’

So, (Am)rock a bye, ba by, rock a bye,

I’m gon na rock you.

(Am)Rock a bye, ba by, don’t you cry,

some bo dy’s got you.

(Am)Rock a bye, ba by, rock a bye,

I’m gon na rock you.

(Am)Rock a bye, ba by, don’t you cry,

rock a bye,

Rockabye by Clean Bandit

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 92 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with an oompah bass pattern in your left hand — you'll play a low root note followed by the chord higher up, rocking back and forth in a steady rhythm.

At 92 BPM it's not fast, but keeping that left-hand pulse even while your right hand carries the melody takes some coordination, so start hands-separate until each feels automatic.

Your five chords — Am, C, Em, F, and G — sit nicely under the fingers, but watch the Am-to-F transition specifically; that reach can trip beginners up if you don't prepare your hand position early.

Loop those two bars until they feel smooth.

The song's melancholy mood comes through best when you keep dynamics gentle and consistent rather than hammering the keys.

Once this clicks, you'll have a solid oompah foundation you can carry into dozens of other pop songs.

About “Rockabye”

What key is "Rockabye" in?: "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit is in the key of C with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Rockabye" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Rockabye" 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 "Rockabye"?: This arrangement of "Rockabye" uses 5 chords: Am, C, Em, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Rockabye" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Clean Bandit can I play here?: Try "Rather Be", "Real Love", "Tears". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.