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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Rockin' Robin" by Michael Jackson 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 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 learn "Rockin' Robin" 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 "Rockin' Robin" with hands-separate practice in C at 140 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Rockin' Robin"?
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 "Rockin' Robin" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Rockin' Robin"?
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. "Rockin' Robin" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.