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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Rockabye"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Rockabye" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 92 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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