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Rocket Man

Elton John

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Rocket Man by Elton John in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
Am7  She Packed My Bags Last Night Pre-Flight,     D7  Zero Hour 9:00 Am9A.m.                   D7​
Fsus2  And I'm Gonna Be C/EHigh,    Dm7     F/C        As A KitG/Be By ThG/Ben
Am7  I Miss The Earth So Much I Miss My WiD7fe,       It's Lonely Am9Out In Space                D7​
Fsus2  On Such AC/E TimelessDm7 FligF/Cht    G  G/A      G7​

Hook
  CAnd I Think It's Gonna Be A Long, Long Time 'Til Touchdown BriFngs Me 'Round Again To Find
  CI'm Not The Man They Think I Am At Home, Oh, No, No, No   F             C/E​
I'm A RocD7ket Man, Rocket Man, FBurning Out His Fuse Up Here Alone              Csus2               Fsus2​

Verse
Am7  Mars Ain't The Kind Of Place To Raise Your KidD7s,       In Fact It's CAm9old As Hell                  D7​
Fsus2  And There's No One ThC/Eere To Raise ThemDm7,       IfF/C You DidG/B    G/D      G​
Am7  And All This Science I Don't Understand,D7       It's Just MAm9y Job Five Days A Week                  D7​
A Rocket MaFsus2n....    C/E    Dm7     F/C        G   G/D  A RoG7cket Man

Hook
  CAnd I Think It's Gonna Be A Long, Long Time 'Til Touchdown BriFngs Me 'Round Again To Find
  CI'm Not The Man They Think I Am At Home, Oh, No, No, No   F             C/E​
I'm A RocD7ket Man, Rocket Man, BurFning Out His Fuse Up Here Alone

Ending [x8]
  Csus2                 Fsus2         And I Think It's Gonna Be A Long, Long Time
(Fade)
Also available in: Gm7 (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Rocket Man?

The chords for Rocket Man are: Am7, D7, Am9, Fsus2, C/E, Dm7, F/C, G/B, G, G/A, G7, C

What is the original key of Rocket Man?

The original key is Gm7.

What is the difficulty of playing Rocket Man?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Rocket Man in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Rocket Man be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Rocket Man on ukulele?

Chord Rocket Man can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Rocket Man?

Rocket Man uses 12 chords: Am7, D7, Am9, Fsus2, C/E, Dm7, F/C, G/B, G, G/A, G7, C

What is the easiest way to play Rocket Man?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Rocket Man released in?

Rocket Man was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Rocket Man?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Rocket Man to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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