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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Rockabye" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Rockabye" with hands-separate practice in C at 92 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Rockabye"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Rockabye" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Rockabye"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Rockabye" is in the key of C at 92 BPM.
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