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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Start Me Up”
- What key is "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones played in?
- Start Me Up is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Start Me Up"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Start Me Up" 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 "Start Me Up"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Start Me Up"?
- "Start Me Up" was originally performed by The Rolling Stones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Start Me Up"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Cm7, Eb, F.
- What other songs by The Rolling Stones can I play here?
- Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Start Me Up" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Start Me Up" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Start Me Up" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.