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She packed my bags last night to (D)pre flight, kids.
ze ro ho ur,
nine A.
(D)M.
And I’m gon na be (C)high
to (Dm7)raise them
as a kite by (G)then.
I miss the earth so much.
I (D)miss my wife.
It’s just It’s lone ly out in (D)space
on such a (C)time
less flight.
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long (F)time till touch down brings me ’round a gain to (C)find I’m not the man they think I am at (F)home.
Oh, no, no, (C)no.
I’m a (D7)rock et man,
(F)rock et man,
burn ing out his fuse up (C)here a lone.
Mars ain’t the kind of place to (D)raise your kids.
ze In fact, it’s
cold as (D)hell.
And there’s no one be (C)there
to (Dm7)raise them
as a if you (G)did.
And all this sci ence, I don’t (D)un der stand.
It’s just my job five days a (D)week.
A rock et (C)man,
rock et
And I think it’s gon na be a long, long (F)time till touch down brings me ’round a gain to (C)find I’m not the man they think I am at (F)home.
Oh, no, no, (C)no.
I’m a (D7)rock et man,
(F)rock et man,
burn ing out his fuse up (C)here a lone.
And I think it’s gon na be a (C)long, long time.
And I think it’s gon na be a (C)long, long time.
Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time) — Simple Sheet Music
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"Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.
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- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" by Elton John played in?
- Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time) 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 Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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- Who composed "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)"?
- "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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