Start Me Up

by The Rolling Stones
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Lyrics

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

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

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

(C)you can start me up, I’ll (F)nev er stop.

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

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

you’ve got to (F)nev er, nev er nev er, You can (G)start me (C)up,

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

er.

You make a grown man (C)cry,

you make a grown man (C)cry,

you make a grown man (C)cry.

Spread out the oil,

the gas o line,

I want a smooth ride in a (F)mean, er, mean ma (C)chine.

(F)Start it up.

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

(C)kick the start er, give it (F)all you’ve got.

(F)(You (Bb)you (F)got.) I’ve I (G)can’t (C)com pete

you with the rid ers in the (Bb)oth er heats.

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

You (G)rough it (C)up.

If you like it you can (F)slide it up, slide it up, slide it up, er, slide it up.

er.

Don’t make a grown man (C)cry,

don’t make a grown man (C)cry,

don’t make a grown man (C)cry.

My eyes di late,

my lips go green,

my hands are greas y, she’s a (F)mean, er, mean ma (C)chine.

(F)Start it up.

You can

(C)seen.

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

love the day when we will (F)nev er stop, nev er stop, nev er, nev er, nev er stop.

(G)Tough (C)it up,

love the day when we will (F)nev er stop, nev er stop, nev er, nev er, nev er stop.

(G)You, you,

(C)you make a grown man (F)cry.

Start Me Up — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Start Me Up" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 124 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Start Me Up”

Where are the chord symbols for "Start Me Up" 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. "Start Me Up" is in C.
What key is "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones played in?
Start Me Up is arranged in the key of C 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 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Start Me Up" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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.
Does "Start Me Up" 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. "Start Me Up" is in the key of C at 124 BPM.
What chords are in "Start Me Up"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.