There’s a (Ab)girl in (Db)the back yard bang (Fm)ing on her (Abmaj7)drum, sit ting in (Db)a junk pile, laugh (Fm)ing at the (Ebsus)sun, sing ing, (Ab)“Ah, ha, (Db)ha, I just wan (Fm)na be a (Abmaj7)rock star.”
There’s a (Ab)boy in (Db)a back seat, sing (Fm)ing to this (Abmaj7)song play ing on (Db)the ra di o, know (Fm)ing he’s the (Ebsus)one, sing ing, (Ab)“Ah, ha, (Db)ha, I just wan (Fm)na be a (Abmaj7)rock star.”
Sing ing, (Ab)“Ah, ha, (Db)ha, I was born (Fm)to be a (Ebsus)rock (CN.C.)star.”
There’s a (Ab)girl in (Db)a tree top, look (Fm)ing at the (Abmaj7)stars, wait ing for (Db)a touch down com (Fm)ing in from (Ebsus)Mars, think ing, (Ab)“Ah, ha, (Db)ha, “Is there an (Fm)y bod y (Abmaj7)out there?”
There’s a (Ab)boy think (Db)ing of her, play (Fm)ing his gui (Abmaj7)tar, search ing for (Db)the an di swer bur (Fm)ied in his (Ebsus)heart, think ing, (Ab)“Ah, ha, (Db)ha, is there an (Fm)y bod y (Abmaj7)out there?”
Sing ing, (Ab)“Ah ha, (Db)ha, is there born (Fm)to be a (Ebsus)rock (CN.C.)star.”
There’s a an (Fm)y bod y (Abmaj7)out there?”
If there’s a mean ing, can you (Bb7)show me a (Bb7)sign?
The more I look, (Db)it just gets (Ab5)hard er to (Ab)find.
The world is spin ning, and I (Bb7)wan na know (Bb7)why.
And we’re (Ab)all get (Db)ting old er, wish (Fm)ing we were (Abmaj7)young, hang ing on (Db)the mem o ry of what (Fm)we would be (Ebsus)come, sing ing, (Ab)“Ah, ha, (Db)ha, I was born (Fm)to be a (Abmaj7)rock star.”
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If there‘s a mean ing, can you (Bb7)show me a (Bb7)sign?
The more I look, (Db)it just gets (Ab5)hard er to (Ab)find.
The world is spin ning, and I (Bb7)wan na know (Bb7)why.
And may be we will nev er (Bb7)fig ure it (Bb7)out.
I got a feel (Db)ing that’s what (Ab5)life’s all a (Ab)bout.
I’m learn ing an y thing is (Bb7)pos si ble (Bb7)now.
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Rockstar by A Great Big World
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Rockstar”
- What key is "Rockstar" in?
- "Rockstar" by A Great Big World is in the key of Db with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Rockstar" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Rockstar" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Rockstar"?
- This arrangement of "Rockstar" uses 11 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Abpow, Bb7, C, Db, Db6, Dbsus2, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Rockstar" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by A Great Big World can I play here?
- Try "YOU'LL BE OKAY", "EVERYONE IS GAY", "ALREADY HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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