Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)

by Elton John
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Lyrics

She packed my bags last night, (D)pre flight,

ze ro hour,

nine A.

M.,

and I’m gon na be (C)high

as a kite by (G)then.

I miss the earth so much, I (D)miss my wife.

It’s lone ly out in (D)space

on such a (C)time

less (Dm)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 (D)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 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 (D)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,

in fact, it’s cold as (D)hell.

And there’s no one (C)there to raise (Dm)them

if you 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 (F)man,

a rock et (G)man.

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) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" 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 C, 110 BPM.

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Can I play "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" 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 (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 110 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.
Can I download sheet music for "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)"?
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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.
Can a complete beginner play "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)"?
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 (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Rocket Man (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)"?
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 (I Think It's Gonna Be A Long Long Time)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.