Other arrangements of Rocket 88
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston: 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, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Rocket 88”
- What key is "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston played in?
- Rocket 88 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 "Rocket 88"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rocket 88" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Rocket 88"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rocket 88"?
- "Rocket 88" was originally performed by Jackie Brenston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rocket 88" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston. 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 "Rocket 88" 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 "Rocket 88" 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.