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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.
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Rockstar — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Rockstar" by A Great Big World 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 Db, 138 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Rockstar”
- Can I learn "Rockstar" 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 "Rockstar" with hands-separate practice in Db at 138 BPM.
- What key is "Rockstar" by A Great Big World played in?
- Rockstar is arranged in the key of Db 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Rockstar"?
- 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 "Rockstar" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Rockstar"?
- 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. "Rockstar" is in the key of Db at 138 BPM.
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