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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Rocket Man" by Elton John 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 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 learn "Rocket Man" 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 "Rocket Man" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 68 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Rocket Man"?
- 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 "Rocket Man" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Rocket Man"?
- 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. "Rocket Man" is in the key of Bb at 68 BPM.