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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston 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, 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.

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