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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Start Me Up" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Start Me Up"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Start Me Up". Key of F, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.