Rockin' Robin

by Michael Jackson
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Lyrics

He (C)rocks ’ry in the tree top, all the day a long, hop pin’ and a bop pin’ and a sing in’ his song.

The All the lit tle birds on Jay bird Street, love to hear the rob in go in’ “Tweet, tweet, tweet.” Rock in’ (F)Rob in,

Rock in’ (C)Rob in.

(G7)Blow, Rock in’ Rob in, ’cause we’re (F7)real ly gon na rock to night.

(C)Ev ’ry lit tle swal low, ev ’ry chick a dee, ev ’ry lit tle bird pin’ in the tall in’ oak tree.

The wise the old tle owl, the big black crow, flap to their the wings, in sing in’ “Go bird, go.” Rock in’ (F)Rob in,

Rock in’ (C)Rob in.

(G7)Blow, Rock in’ Rob in, ’cause we’re (F7)real ly gon na rock to night.

A (F)pret ty lit tle ra ven at the bird band stand, (C)taught him how to do the bop and it was grand.

They (F)start ed go in’ stead y, and bless my soul, he (G7)out bopped the buz zard and the o ri ole.

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Rockin' Robin — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Rockin' Robin" 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, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Rockin' Robin”

Can I play "Rockin' Robin" 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 "Rockin' Robin" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Rockin' Robin" by Michael Jackson played in?
Rockin' Robin 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 "Rockin' Robin"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rockin' Robin" 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 "Rockin' Robin"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rockin' Robin"?
"Rockin' Robin" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Michael Jackson can I play here?
Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Rockin' Robin"?
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. "Rockin' Robin" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Rockin' Robin"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Rockin' Robin" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.