What key is "Rocky Raccoon" in?

"Rocky Raccoon" by The Beatles is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Rocky Raccoon" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Rocky Raccoon" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Rocky Raccoon" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?

Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Am)Rock y Rac coon

checked (D)in to his room,

were (G7)on ly to find Gid eon’s Bi ble.

(Am)Rock y had come,

e (D)quipped with a gun,

he to (G7)shoot off the legs of his ri val.

His (Am)ri val it seems,

had (D7)bro ken his dreams,

by (G7)steal ing the girl of his fan (C)cy.

Her (Am7)name was Ma gill,

and she (D7)called her self Lil,

but (G7)ev ’ry one knew her as Nan cy.

Now (Am)she had her man,

who (D)called him self Dan,

were (G7)in the next room at the hoe down.

(Am)Rock y burst in,

and (D)grin ning a grin,

he to (G7)“Dan ny boy, this is a show down.”

But (Am)Dan iel was hot,

he (D7)drew first and shot,

and (G7)Rock y col lapsed in the cor (C)cy.

Her (Am7)name was Ma gill,

and she (D7)called her self Lil,

but (G7)ev ’ry one knew her as Nan cy.

Now (C)ner.

Now, the (Am7)doc tor came in,

he fell (D)stink ing of gin,

and pro (G7)ceed ed to lie on the ta ble.

He said, (Am7)“Rock y, you met your match,”

and Rock y (D)said, “Doc, it’s on ly a scratch.

and I’ll be (G7)bet ter, I’ll be bet ter, Doc, as soon as I am (C)a ble.”

Now

(Am7)Gid eon checked out

and he (D)left it no doubt

to (G7)help with good Rock y’s re viv al.

Rocky Raccoon by The Beatles

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Rocky Raccoon”

What key is "Rocky Raccoon" in?: "Rocky Raccoon" by The Beatles is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Rocky Raccoon" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Rocky Raccoon" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Rocky Raccoon" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.