Other arrangements of Rockstar
Pick a learning view.
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.”
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 (Abmaj7)rock star.”
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.
Take a (Ab)tick et and (Db)get off the line.
Take a (Ab)tick et and (Db)get off the line.
Take a (Ab)tick et and (Db)get off the line.
Take a (Ab)tick et and (Db)get off the line.
Take a
So take a (Ab)tick et and (Db)get off the line.
So Take a (Ab)tick et and (Db)get off the line.
So take a (Ab)tick et and (Db)get off the line.
So take a (Ab)tick et and (Db)get off the line.
So take a
Sing ing, (Db)“Ah, et ha, get ha, the I was (Abmaj7)born to be a rock star.” a (Ab)tick et and (Db)get off the line.)
Sing ing, (Db)tick et and get off the line.) was (Abmaj7)born to be a rock (Take a (Ab)tick et and (Db)get off the line.)
(Take a
Sing ing, (Db)“Ah, et ha, get ha, the I was born (Fm)to be a (Abmaj7)rock star.”
Rockstar — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
12 people have learned this song
Free karaoke for "Rockstar" by A Great Big World: 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 Ab, 138 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “Rockstar”
- What key is "Rockstar" by A Great Big World played in?
- Rockstar is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rockstar"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rockstar" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Rockstar"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rockstar"?
- "Rockstar" was originally performed by A Great Big World. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rockstar"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Abpow, Bb7, C, Db, Db6, Dbsus2, +3 more.
- What other songs by A Great Big World can I play here?
- Try "YOU'LL BE OKAY", "EVERYONE IS GAY", "ALREADY HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rockstar" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rockstar" by A Great Big World. 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 "Rockstar" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Rockstar" 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.