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She packed my bags last night pre (C9)flight,
ze ro ho ur, nine A.
M.
And I’m gon na be (Bb)high
as a kite by (F)then.
I miss the earth so much.
I (Gm7)miss my wife.
It’s lone ly out in space
on such a time
less flight.
And I think it’s gon na (Bb)be a long, long time ’til touch down brings me ’round a gain to find I’m not the man they think I am at home.
Oh, no, no, no.
I’m a (C)rock et man,
(Eb)(Rock et man.) burn ing out his fuse up a lone.
And I think it’s gon na (Bb)be a long, long time ’til touch down brings me ’round a gain to find I’m not the man they think I am at home.
Oh, no, no, no.
I’m a (C)rock et man,
(Eb)(Rock et man.) burn ing out his fuse up a lone.
Mars ain’t the kind of place to (C9)raise your kids.
In fact, it’s cold as hell.
And there’s no one there to raise them
if you did.
And all this sci ence,
I don’t un (Gm7)der stand.
It’s just my job five days a week.
A rock et (Eb)man,
rock et man.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long time.
Rocket Man — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Rocket Man" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 68 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Rocket Man”
- Can I play "Rocket Man" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Rocket Man" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Rocket Man" by Elton John played in?
- Rocket Man is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rocket Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rocket Man" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Rocket Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rocket Man"?
- "Rocket Man" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rocket Man"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bb, C, C7, C9, Cm, Cm7, Cmin, Eb, +3 more.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Rocket Man"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Rocket Man" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Rocket Man"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Rocket Man" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.