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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit: 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 C, 92 BPM.
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.
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About “Rockabye”
- What key is "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit played in?
- Rockabye is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rockabye"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rockabye" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Rockabye"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rockabye"?
- "Rockabye" was originally performed by Clean Bandit. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rockabye"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, Em, F, G.
- What other songs by Clean Bandit can I play here?
- Try "Rather Be", "Real Love", "Tears". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rockabye" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit. 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 "Rockabye" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Rockabye" 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.