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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Roustabout" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 252 BPM.
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About “Roustabout”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Roustabout" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Roustabout" is in E.
- What key is "Roustabout" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Roustabout is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Roustabout"?
- The arrangement plays at 252 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Roustabout" 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 "Roustabout"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Roustabout"?
- "Roustabout" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Roustabout"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Apow, B7, Bpow, C#7, C#m, Dpow, E, +5 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Roustabout" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Roustabout" is in the key of E at 252 BPM.
- What chords are in "Roustabout"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.