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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 — 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 C, 124 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 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.
- 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 C, 124 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.