What key is "Start Me Up" in?

"Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Start Me Up" 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 "Start Me Up" 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 "Start Me Up"?

This arrangement of "Start Me Up" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Cm7, Eb, F.

How long does it take to learn "Start Me Up" 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 The Rolling Stones can I play here?

Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If (C)you start (F)me up,

(F)if (C)you start (F)me up I’ll (Bb)nev er (Eb)stop.

You (C)can start (F)me up,

you on can start me up, I’ll (Bb)nev er (Eb)stop.

(You got, you got.) I’ve been run (F)ning hot,

(F)you got (C)me just (F)a bout to (Bb)blow my top.

you’ve got to, (C)nev er nev er, nev er stop.

can start (F)me up,

(F)you (C)can start (F)me up, I (Bb)nev er (Eb)stop, (Bb)nev er (Eb)stop, nev er er, nev er stop.

er.

You make a grown man cry,

you make a grown man cry,

you make a grown man cry.

Spread (F)out the (C)oil,

the (F)gas (C)o line,

I walk are smooth ride in a (Bb)mean, er, nev mean ma chine.

(Bb)Start it (Eb)up.

You (C)can start (F)me up,

kick on the start er, give it (Bb)all you’ve (Eb)got.

(You got, you got.) I’ve I can’t (F)com pete

(F)ah with (C)the ri (F)ders in the (Bb)oth er heats.

you’ve got to, (C)nev er nev er, nev er stop.

You rough (F)it up,

(F)if (C)you like (F)it you can (Bb)slide it (Eb)up, (Bb)slide it (Eb)up, slide it er, slide it up.

er.

Don’t make a grown man cry,

don’t make a grown man cry,

don’t make a grown man cry.

My (F)eyes di (C)late,

my (F)lips (C)go green,

my hands you greas y, she’s a (Bb)mean, er, nev mean ma chine.

(Bb)Start it (Eb)up.

You (C)can

If (C)you start (F)it up,

you love the day when we will (Eb)nev er stop, nev er stop, (C)nev er, nev er, nev er stop.

Tough (F)me up,

you make a grown when man will (Eb)nev er stop, nev er stop, (C)nev er, nev er, nev er stop.

Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Start Me Up”

What key is "Start Me Up" in?: "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Start Me Up" 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 "Start Me Up" 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 "Start Me Up"?: This arrangement of "Start Me Up" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Cm7, Eb, F.
How long does it take to learn "Start Me Up" 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 The Rolling Stones can I play here?: Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.