Lyrics
(A)What in (E)the world’s come all (E)o ver me?
The (F#m7)I ain’t got (E)a chance of (F#m7)one in (E)three.
Ain’t (Bm7)got it no rap.
Ain’t got no line, the but if you (E)give me just a min ute I’ll be feel in’ (E7sus)fine.
(A)I am (E)the one who can (E)fade the heat.
be (F#m7)one they all (E)the say just (F#m7)can’t be (E)beat.
I’ll (Bm7)shoot can to you
and look you in it but if So (E)give me just a min ute and I’ll feel in’ (E7sus)fine.
(E)tell you why.
I’m a (A)rough boy.
I’m a (A)rough boy.
Rough Boy by ZZ Top
3 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Rough Boy”
- What key is "Rough Boy" in?
- "Rough Boy" by ZZ Top is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Rough Boy" 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 "Rough Boy" 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 "Rough Boy"?
- This arrangement of "Rough Boy" uses 9 chords: A, Bm7, C#m, E, E7, E9, Esus4, F#m, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Rough Boy" 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 ZZ Top can I play here?
- Try "JESUS JUST LEFT CHICAGO", "TUBE SNAKE BOOGIE", "CHEAP SUNGLASSES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
More piano songs by ZZ Top
See all ZZ Top songs →More songs you might like
C
GIMME ALL YOUR LOVIN'
ZZ Top
Medium100 BPM
C
SHARP DRESSED MAN
ZZ Top
Medium110 BPM
C
LA GRANGE
ZZ Top
Medium120 BPM
Eb
CHEAP SUNGLASSES
ZZ Top
Medium80 BPM
G
YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG
AC/DC
Medium120 BPM
G
TUSH
ZZ Top
Easy120 BPM
E
TUBE SNAKE BOOGIE
ZZ Top
Medium100 BPM
C
I THANK YOU
ZZ Top
Easy100 BPM
G
JESUS JUST LEFT CHICAGO
ZZ Top
Easy80 BPM
G
LET'S GO CRAZY
Prince
Medium80 BPM
A
RED HOUSE
Jimi Hendrix
Medium66 BPM
E
LOLA
The Kinks
Medium100 BPM