I’m just a roust a bout
shift in’ from town to town.
No job can hold me down, I’m just a knock a round (E)guy uy uy.
There’s a lot ta space be neath that sky.
(F#m)Till I find my (B7)place there’s no doubt
I’ll be a (B5)rov in’ roust a (E5)bout.
And (A)e ven if a pret ty girl
should catch my (G#m)eye,
I’ll give her a quick “Hel lo,” “Hey!” and a fast good (G#m)bye.
Oh, I’ll go the way I (A5)want,
drift in’ just like the (A5)sand,
do in’ what job I can, chang ing my plans as I (E5)choose.
Long as I keep hap py, I can’t lose.
(F#m)Till I find my (B7)place there’s no doubt
I’ll be a (B5)rov in’ roust a (E5)bout.
I’ll be a (B5)rov in’ roust a (E5)bout,
(G)rov in’, rov in’, (B5)rov in’ roust a (E5)bout.
Roustabout by Elvis Presley
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 252 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Roustabout”
- What key is "Roustabout" in?
- "Roustabout" by Elvis Presley is in the key of E with a tempo of 252 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Roustabout" 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 "Roustabout" 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 "Roustabout"?
- This arrangement of "Roustabout" uses 13 chords: A, Apow, B7, Bpow, C#7, C#m, Dpow, E, +5 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Roustabout" 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 Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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