Rocket 88

by Jackie Brenston
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Lyrics

You wom en have heard of ja lop ies, heard the noise they make.

But let me in tro duce my new Rock et Eight y Eight.

(F7)Yes, it’s straight.

Just one way.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y likes my Rock et Eight y Eight.

Ba by, we’ll (G7)ride in style,

(F7)mov in’ all a long.

V eight mo tor, ’n’ it’s mod ern de sign.

Black con ver ti ble top and the gals don’t mind

(F7)sport in’ with me, rid in’ all ’round town for joy.

Step in my Rock et and don’t be late.

Ba by we’re pull ing out a bout half past eight.

(F7)Go a round the cor ner and get a fifth.

Ev ’ry (C)one in my car’s gon na take a lit tle nip.

(G7)Move on out, ooz ing and cruis ing a long.

Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Rocket 88”

What key is "Rocket 88" in?
"Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Rocket 88" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Rocket 88" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Rocket 88" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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