Rock'n Me

by Steve Miller Band
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Lyrics

Well, I’ve been (A)look in’ real hard and I’m try’n’ to find a job, cious, but it (G)just keeps get tin’ tough er ev ’ry day.

But I got to do my part that ’cause I know in my heart I got to please my sweet you ba your by, yeah.

Well, I ain’t su per sti tious and I don’t get sus pi cious, but my (G)wom an is a friend of mine.

A.,

And I know that it’s true that all the things that I do will come back to me in my sweet time.

So keep on (A)rock in’ me, ba by;

keep on a (G)rock in’ me, ba by;

keep on a (D)rock in’ me, ba by;

keep on a (A)rock in’ me, ba by.

I went from Phoe nix, Ar i na, all the way to Ta co ma, Phil a (G)del phi a, At lan ta, L.

A.,

And I north ern Cal i nia where the girls that are warm so I could with my sweet ba by, yeah.

Keep on a (A)rock in’ me, ba by;

keep on a (G)rock in’ me, ba by;

keep on a (D)rock in’ me, ba by;

keep on a (A)rock in’ me, ba by.

I went from Ba by, ba by, ba by, keep on (A)rock in’,

rock in’ me, ba by.

Keep on a rock in’, rock (D)in’ me, (A)ba by.

(A)rock in’ me, ba by;

keep on a (G)rock in’ me, ba by;

keep on a (D)rock in’ me, ba by;

keep on a (A)rock in’ me, rock in’ me, rock in’, ba by, ba by, ba by, Keep on (A)rock in’ me, ba by.

Rock'n Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Rock'n Me" by Steve Miller Band: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 130 BPM.

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

About “Rock'n Me”

What key is "Rock'n Me" by Steve Miller Band played in?
Rock'n Me is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rock'n Me"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rock'n Me" 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 "Rock'n Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rock'n Me"?
"Rock'n Me" was originally performed by Steve Miller Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rock'n Me"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Steve Miller Band can I play here?
Try "THE JOKER", "ABRACADABRA", "JET AIRLINER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Rock'n Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rock'n Me" by Steve Miller Band. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Rock'n Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Rock'n Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.